Canary Dog Blog

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Presa Canario. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Canary Dog for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Canary Dog hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Canary dog used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Presa Canario will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Canary dog feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Presa Canario as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

If you have a Canary Dog, you know what an adorable breed it is. If you don’t, you can find out from this video! You will see a beautiful pup playing in the garden and in the water. This also shows that the Canary Dog is a calm, attentive, confident, and playful dog. They are also very protective and smart. Canaries make excellent watchdogs. Their powerful and dominant appearance can easily deter intruders. As these dogs can be dangerous without the right handler, they are not suitable for first time dog owners. But if you are an experienced dog owner, and thinking about buying a Canary Dog, click here.

I never thought that there can be a breed of dog that has a Spanish name, surprisingly, there is! A Perro de Presa Canario which is a Molosser-type of breed is originally for working livestock. Perro de Presa Canario or simply Presa Canario or Pesa, are dominant type of dogs and have a strong characteristic that may require extensive and early socialization and obedience training. Although the Presa Canario can be very aggressive towards other dogs, when given the proper training, can be a very lovable pet. They can even get along with different animals such as dogs, horses, cats, and can even allowed to go near kids. When they are properly thought on how to socialize with people and animals, Perro de Presa Canario can be extremely loyal and affectionate to its owner and the family. They may crave for attention but are extremely tolerant because of their natural loving temperament. This breed should best be handled by an

experienced dog owner, but since they are smart, even if it is your first time, you can still try to train one as a pet, and with the help of Perro De Presa Canario: Special Rare-Breed Edition: A Comprehensive Owner’s Guide, then it will not be very hard for you.

Written by highly experienced dog trainer, Daniel Stevens, Secrets to Dog Training is a comprehensive resource covering all the most important aspects of dog ownership. The 261 page manual is superbly detailed, still the step-by-step format of the book makes it very easy for Canary Dog owners to understand and apply the instructions. The book also comes with a 30 minute downloadable video. By completing the course, you will learn how to:

• stop and prevent dog fights
• curb your dog’s aggressiveness
• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• apply techniques professional trainers use
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• teach your dog when it is appropriate to bark
• understand how your dog thinks and sees the world
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harassed.

Secrets to Dog Training is very comprehensive, easy to understand and effective. If you want to tackle any of your dog’s behavior problems, this book is for you. You can benefit from the book, even if your dog is perfectly trained as the author shares a lot of his insights on the possible best relationship between dog and owner.

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Canary dog puppies have a huge appetite! For them to grow to the large canines they are, approximately 40 pounds of dog food a week is needed to sufficiently sustain these pups. A good brand of puppy chow is recommended, one that doesn’t have too much filler. As pups, they need the higher calorie content that puppy food provides to increase their metabolism.

Owners can even consult with dog nutritionists on how to make a healthy diet from scratch at home. When the family eats together, it is okay to hand them table food once in awhile but never too often. Digesting isn’t the main concern, but it would start to think of themselves as equals with humans because they see that the “alpha dog” eats the best food among the rest. Feeding the puppies can be a good experience of providing care to the dog. But because of the dominance trait these dogs have inherently, it would be best to feed them as experts recommend.

Are you interested in getting yourself a Canary dog as a family pet or companion? If it’s the first time you have heard of this dog, please don’t let the name fool you. The Canary Dog or the Presa Canario is in no way yellow in color, nor are they tiny, chirpy dogs. A Canary dog is a powerful, muscular and strong-willed canine. It has a medium to large build with a short coat that comes in solid brow, brindle or black and even combinations of it. Heads are squarish with a wide muzzle and black nose. There are many other physical traits that are noted in its breed standard. A breed standard is a dog’s quality guidelines which serious Canary Dog breeders follow to the letter in producing dogs true to its lineage and upholding quality. If you have decided to get a Canary Dog, do take the time to speak with reputable breeders. Do not fall for traps such as posters on a wall or fences in the neighborhood for these could be poor breeders who do not respect the breed standard. Read the rest of this entry »

What a position this Canary pup has! He could make a very strong dog.

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This cute Canary Dog pup is just catching his breath after running around the garden.

Don’t be fooled with the “Canary” in the Canary dog. This breed is nothing like a small yellow bird that its name is associated with thanks to the famous cartoon duo “Tweety and Sylvester”. Beginners or novice dog enthusiasts can confuse this dog as a larger or giant sized pit bull due to the cropped ears. But there are many distinguishing marks.

The great thing about this breed is that once the bonding between owner and canine begins, they are very affectionate and become very attentive to the family as they move. They are also very intuitive, able to detect and distinguish what is a real threat to its family. A serious sounding bark is usually an indication that something is wrong and that the master should be on guard. Aside from being a valid threat detector, these dogs can be excellent exercise partners that enjoy rough games or a healthy run.

How does one come up with the names of dog breeds? It seems that it is a rule of thumb that their breed name has the country of origin stated in it as gourmet specialty coffee packs display where it originated from.

It is said that the Canary dog or the Perro de Presa Canario existed way back between 30 and 25 BC when King Juba in Mauritania deployed a expedition to survey the territory. On this journey they noticed huge dogs and brought two back to the King who was pleased by their appearance and attributes. He marked the location as the “Island of Dogs“.  Archaeological digs has also revealed dogs buried along with their masters as guides in the afterlife.

Another historical find is that a tribe called the “canarii” inhabited the island and then it was called the “Islands of Canaria” which had been taken from the Latin term “Insularis Canaria” – Island of the Dogs. Tracing back origins can be amazing and thrilling when trying to know more about one’s dog.