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Whether you have a brand new puppy or an older dog, it makes sense to spend some time training them. Although there is an abundance of information out there about how to train your dog, you cannot go wrong with dog training tips from the experts. 1. Positive reinforcement is essential. Whilst there are lots of theories concerning [...]
Your dog deserves the best treatment that you can provide. You buy the best foods that you can, and you should also know about grooming. You might not have the time or resources for formal dog grooming lessons, but these tips may be very helpful. . Beginning As the owner, you must have control over [...]
Needing protection while performing his job as the tax collector of Apolda, Germany, Louis Dobermann, a resourceful man, took advantage of the opportunity his second job offered; managing the town’s animal pound. With an unlimited source of a variety of dogs at his disposal, Dobermann began to experiment by crossing various breeds. What he really [...]
Whining can be quite maddening behavior in dogs. Worst of all, it won’t only affect your weimaraner, it could also have an effect on your neighbors. It is an extremely good thing then that you can do something concerning the behavior. When you are challenged with weimaraner whining, you need to ask yourself, what could [...]
Training Your New Friend the Crate Method Way 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 [...]
There is a common misconception among some pet owners that dogs and cats cannot co-exist together within a house. While there are some breeds of dogs that do not naturally interact well with other pets most breeds of …
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 [...]
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 [...]