Though sometimes would like to believe otherwise, food is a dog’s first priority, so the first step to successful training is to establish yourself as the leader, this can be acheived by showing him that he can only have his food at your discretion and command. Give him his dinner, allow him to eat for [...]
A relatively new and gentle approach at dog training is gaining popularity amongst dog owners. Known as the click method, this type of dog training is revolutionary in that the trainer waits for a dog to act, then gives a command, and then gives a reward – as opposed to traditional methods, where the trainer [...]
Teaching basic obedience skills to a dog can be exciting as well as challenging. Having problems on where to begin? Start by doing your homework. A student can only be as good as his trainer, right? Continued ..
The first lesson in obedience is to get your dog to pay attention to the commands. You want [...]
Many dog owners find that their efforts toward training their pet are greatly aided by the use of a training collar. There are many types of collars available and each employs a different mechanism meant to guide your pet, restrain him or discourage bad or disobedient behavior. Some training collars can harm a dog if [...]
We all know how hard it can be to resist your dog when you are eating and he is imploring! Some dogs will beg with all they have, while others will lie quietly at the side of the table with not so much a whimper, but those expressive eyes and ears say it all. Whether [...]
There is much to recommend feeding your dog homemade dog food if you have the time to prepare it, and make sure you have recipes that give the correct ratio of nutrients, as well as the vitamins and supplements you’ll need to add. These can be mixed up in a bag, stored, and sprinkled in [...]
Not everybody is prepared to take on the hard work of a new puppy. If this is the case for you, you may want to consider adopting an older dog from an animal shelter.
If you are looking for a particular breed, the Kennel Club in your country will be able to provide you with local [...]
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Getting a new dog is one of the greatest joys in the world. Make this great time even better by knowing exactly what kind of dog will complement your family’s lifestyle.
Before you get a dog, you will want to make sure to discuss with your family who will have the primary responsibility [...]
Widely recognized as the most popular and effective way to housetrain puppies the crate method utilizes your dog’s natural instincts. Dogs are naturally clean animals and will not by nature relieve themselves in the area where they sleep.
Knowing how to communicate properly with your dog lies at the heart of the housetraining process. Lecturing, yelling [...]
Oftentimes you may hear comments from other people who see you putting your puppy inside a crate that this is an inhuman, abusive method of training your dog. However, we need to make other people understand that putting dogs inside crates is not just for housebreaking them. This is to provide our dogs a safe [...]
