So, as we talked about, keep training sessions short and upbeat, making sure you always end in a positive note. It’s important to make the experience enjoyable for your dog; otherwise he will [...] More about: Teaching Your Pomeranian Basic Commands]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//teaching-your-pomeranian-basic-commands.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//what-is-the-best-time-for-training-your-pomeranian.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//what-is-the-best-time-for-training-your-pomeranian.html#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:49:33 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=881 Now that you have the basic layout for how to get the most out of training your Pomeranian let’s start tweaking some of the things you do in one training session. You might think you’re putting too much effort into 10 minutes per day and if you feel that way then use whichever methods appeal to you and hope for the best.

If you want to make sure you have a well-trained dog that you can be proud of who will obey you even in [...] More about: What is The Best Time For Training Your Pomeranian]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//what-is-the-best-time-for-training-your-pomeranian.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-training-session-with-your-pomeranian.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-training-session-with-your-pomeranian.html#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:32:33 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=878 Being successful in training your Pomeranian depends on a number of factors. There are many things you can tweak in order to get the most out of a training session but even just doing basics correctly will ensure a high success rate.

Before you start training I feel it’s important to take a moment and discuss your frame of mind. If you’re just starting out for the first time you’re probably quite enthusiastic about it, and that’s good. If, however you don’t really feel like [...] More about: How to Get the Most Out of a Training Session With Your Pomeranian]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-training-session-with-your-pomeranian.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//feeding-guidelines-for-your-pomeranian.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//feeding-guidelines-for-your-pomeranian.html#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:31:07 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=870 The Pomeranian is a strong, healthy breed. However, even the healthiest individual can have problems if he is lacking in nutrition. Continuing the topic of which food is good for your Pomeranian, we are looking at dietary supplements, table scraps, general feeding guidelines and drug claims in food products.

Before we discuss those, however, here is an idea you might not have thought about. As a person, you’re probably changing what you’re eating every few days. You don’t eat eggs every day, or pork, you [...] More about: Feeding Guidelines For Your Pomeranian]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//feeding-guidelines-for-your-pomeranian.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-and-what-to-feed-your-pomeranian.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-and-what-to-feed-your-pomeranian.html#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:37:28 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=866 You’re in the store. You’re looking at the shelves. You see 500 types of bags and boxes of dog food and you’re starting to think you should have taken the day off from work. It seems like it’s going to be impossible to go through them all, and even if, you probably won’t remember specific differences between them.

So how can you know which one is the best for your Pomeranian? Which formulation of food is better? What does an “adult formula” mean? Of course, [...] More about: How and What to Feed Your Pomeranian]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-and-what-to-feed-your-pomeranian.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//signs-of-heatstroke-in-your-pomeranian-and-what-can-you-do.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//signs-of-heatstroke-in-your-pomeranian-and-what-can-you-do.html#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:16:28 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=862 Pomeranians are quite vulnerable to very high temperatures. Leaving your dog in a closed car on a hot day is very dangerous. And if that weren’t enough you see people leave their dogs locked up in the car while they go on a quick errand, unaware of how quickly the temperature can rise to deadly levels.

You might be thinking this is only a little short of paranoia and, if you do, I urge you to try this. In a very hot day, get a [...] More about: Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pomeranian and What Can You Do]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//signs-of-heatstroke-in-your-pomeranian-and-what-can-you-do.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//pomeranian-health-profile-and-tricky-hereditary-problems.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//pomeranian-health-profile-and-tricky-hereditary-problems.html#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:26:54 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=858 The Pomeranian is a pretty healthy breed, with a lot fewer possible conditions than you would expect in a toy dog. This is quite surprising and it goes to show what an excellent job the Pomeranian breeders have done.

But it makes sense; the list of hereditary diseases a ball of fur can possibly be susceptible to is bound to be minimal. And ironically, there’s a condition called black skin disease in which the Pomeranian’s fur falls but doesn’t grow back.

But seriously, this is [...] More about: Pomeranian Health Profile And Tricky Hereditary Problems]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//pomeranian-health-profile-and-tricky-hereditary-problems.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-keep-your-pomeranian-out-of-trouble.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-keep-your-pomeranian-out-of-trouble.html#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:14:51 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=854 Unlike other types of dogs, toy dogs require special attention, and this is besides the normal coat caring, nail trimming and bathing. This is because they can get in trouble in seemingly normal circumstances.

Most of this is common sense, you look at a Pomeranian and you already know you shouldn’t let him fight other dogs. Nevertheless, these warnings are here to ensure you know exactly what to expect so you are never surprised and always in control.

If you find yourself in a situation [...] More about: How to Keep Your Pomeranian Out of Trouble]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-keep-your-pomeranian-out-of-trouble.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-figure-out-whether-pomeranians-are-right-for-you.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-figure-out-whether-pomeranians-are-right-for-you.html#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:08:10 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=851 The top aspects when considering whether or not Pomeranians are right for you are time, awareness and willingness to take proper care of your new family member. Obviously your schedule is of utmost importance because the Pomeranian’s most prominent trait is his craving for human affection.

There’s no questioning it, you’re going to love your Pomeranian. He’s a great entertainer and teaching him a new trick is very satisfying. However, improper etiquette can make even the cutest dog a nightmare.

Playing with that sack of [...] More about: How to Figure Out Whether Pomeranians Are Right For You]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//how-to-figure-out-whether-pomeranians-are-right-for-you.html/feed 0 http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//can-your-pomeranian-be-a-show-dog.html http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//can-your-pomeranian-be-a-show-dog.html#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:57:22 +0000 Daniel Caine http://alltypesofdogs.org/?p=846 The Pomeranian comes from the region of Pomerania, now part of Germany and Poland. The breed was originally a herding and sled dog, weighed as much as 30 pounds and had a thick, harsh double coat, which he still retains. At that time a relatively unknown breed, the Pomeranian was popularized by Queen Victoria during her reign.

It is she who made the Pomeranian what he is today. She is credited for both creating the miniature Pomeranian breed as well as popularizing it.

A shift [...] More about: Can Your Pomeranian Be a Show Dog]]> http://www.alltypesofdogs.org//can-your-pomeranian-be-a-show-dog.html/feed 0