Category

Dog training basics Articles

A Fundamental Dog Training Concept You Must Understand For Success With Your Dog
I moved into a new house about 14 days ago.<br /> The funny thing about this house is that--when you walk into the master bathroom, the light switch is on the left side, opposite of where the sink is.<br /> Well, practically every other house I've ever lived in has always had the light switch on the right side--or at least on the same side as the sink.<br /> And I'll be a monkey's uncle if EVERY SINGLE TIME I've walked into that

The Royal Pug
People love Pugs! There is something about that rogue-like face that tugs at your heart strings. This dignified toy breed is loved by royalty and commoners alike. These loving, intelligent, little clowns are extremely popular and ranked 12th out of 154 dog breeds registered by the American Kennel Club in 2005. The Pug is the largest of the Toy Dog Group weighing

The 3 Most Important Things to Remember when Training Your Puppy
There are as many ways to raise a puppy as there are to raising a child. In fact, one way per family in general! But most of us agree that when it comes to children, certain things are universal and undisputed. Here are three things that a lot of people just do not think of when it comes to raising their

Understanding Psychology of Dog Training: Pack Behavior & Establishing Control
Dogs are descendent of wolves. To study the psychology of dog training and understand the pack hierarchal system of dogs, we must go back

Playing - To Stop Your Puppy From Nipping
A puppy is the equivalent of human baby/toddler, they do things that we know they shouldn't, but they don't realise it for themselves. The responsibility of training your puppy to not nip or bite falls upon You, their owner and the pack leader. <br /> <br />Playing with Siblings <br /> <br />During

How to Find the Right Man for You
Sarah Wilson, a dog trainer, was recently interviewed in a magazine article in reference to her master's thesis which is about women and their dogs. She feels that what women are intuitively attracted to in a dog are the same things she'll enjoy in a mate. (I'm sure this applies to men as well, but she's studying women.) Why would you choose a live-in companion

Understanding Psychology of Dog Training: Pack Behavior & Establishing Control
Dogs are descendent of wolves. To study the psychology of dog training and understand the pack hierarchal system of dogs, we must go back and examine their ancestor - wolves. <br /> <br />Wolves live naturally in packs of at least 2 and more... They live in a dictatorship system with strictly defined

Training Your Dog To Sit
A poorly trained dog is a nuisance and can even be a danger to himself and others. A properly trained dog, on the other had, is a wonderful and pleasant companion. In addition to helping you bond, it can even protect your pet from being hurt if he listens and will come when called.When training always remember that dogs respond best to positive

Clicker Training for Dogs
What is a ‘clicker’? A clicker is simply a small plastic box, containing a metal plate which, when pressed, makes a ‘click’ sound. What is clicker training? Clicker Training is a method of ‘positive reinforcement training’ – that is, rewarding the behaviours that

How dog gates can help with your dog training
Dogs in the house need to know who is in charge and what the house rules are. Not putting rules in place can cause a lot of problems in the long term, if your dog does not know you are in charge he might think that he is in charge and this can lead to problems like the dog getting aggressive. The best way to avoid this problem is to set firm boundaries for your dog,

<< | 1 2 3 4 | >>
Pages