Many different strategies and techniques can be used as part of your dog training program, but it’s essential to find the methods that work best for your family and your pet so that you can enjoy the most well-behaved and loyal animal possible. Every successful style of dog training is focused on preserving and even […]
Keeping your pet healthy and happy is important. How can you tell when it’s the right time to alter your dog’s diet? Where can you go to get more info on your pet’s diet and to find out which elements need to be changed? You might think that your dog is doing just fine with […]
There are many behaviors in dogs that are considered bad. Barking through the night and keeping you from sleeping is one. Dogs that nip or bite you or visitors are also an issue. Chewing your belongings instead of his toys is often an expensive bad behavior. If your dog exhibits any of these behaviors, he […]
While pet owners would find it convenient for their dog to use the toilet and flush after each use, that is not what potty pet training is all about. Instead, owners train their dogs to let them know when the animal needs to go outside and do his business. The procedure to potty train a […]
Having a dog that jumps on guests can be very frustrating. So can having a dog that refuses to come back when you call but instead runs the opposite direction. Dog obedience training is a great way to teach your dog to behave, which reduces your frustration and improves his safety. Obedience training is easy […]
Sitting up is a very easy trick to teach to small dogs, but this isn’t something that you want to train a bigger dog to do given that larger animals can have a hard time maintaining their balance. Training a dog to sit up is one of the very first tricks that you should teach […]
There are many names that fall under the umbrella of “training collar”. You may see this training tool referred to as a choke collar, training collar, choke chain, correction collar or slip collar. All of these are types of training collars and are used by amateur and professional trainers alike.
Some basic dog training techniques may be called for if your dog pulls on his leash and tries to get away from you when being walked, or he completely ignores you when you tell him to sit. If your dog doesn’t listen to you and it is time for that to change, you may find […]
There are many types of dog training aids available, and if you have previously dismissed these as being a waste of time and money, you may want to think again as they really can work. Whether you are trying to teach your dog agility, or simply trying to improve obedience, these aids can be effective […]
Dog toilet training is simply so important since none of us can accurately predict when and where your dog will be going to the toilet. It is so important they be taught to go where they are supposed to go and that means learning how best to “hold it”. They must be taught to understand […]