Agility Dog Training And Your Dog
Many people are interested in getting into agility dog training - it may be cold outside, but don't stop your dog from getting the training it needs. Even with an American Pit Bull Terrier, dog agility training is an excellent activity that can be fun for both you and your dog.
Monday, 15th January 2007
An Honest Review of an Online Puppy and Dog Training System
We have previously trialled several methods of dog training, from shock collars to classical training methods, but nothing matches up to what Dove Cresswell has to offer.
Saturday, 13th January 2007
3 Ways to Teach Your Dog Not to Shy Away From Collar-Grabbing
Twenty percent of dog bites occur when a family member reaches to grab the dog by the scruff or collar. One doesn't need to be a rocket scientist to figure this out. Obviously, the dog has learned that when people grab him by the collar bad things often happen.
Friday, 12th January 2007
Your Puppy: Have Fun While Fixing the Naughtiness Factor
Rowdy little children and naughty little puppies have so much in common! Let's learn from the human example, so we can quickly and gently redirect puppies away from naughtiness, toward great and fun behaviors.
Friday, 5th January 2007
Dental Care For Your Dog
Did you know that dental care is just as important for your dog as it is for us human beings? Just like with our teeth, your dogs’ teeth can gather plaque during eating. This plaque can then build up and harden which then becomes known as a brown substance called tartar.
Friday, 5th January 2007
How to Deal With Dog Separation Anxiety
You leave and he howls. Not just for a moment, but seemingly forever. When the howling finally abates, it is replaced by a whine. When you return, you find your home a mess as he has engaged in destructive behavior that is completely out of character. Your dog has a real problem: separation anxiety.
Thursday, 4th January 2007
Using a Dog Bark Collar For Controlling Dog Behavior Problems
Most dog behavior dilemmas may only put an impact on the dog owner itself. However, there times when some canine behavior problems can also affect the other people in the neighborhood.
Monday, 25th December 2006
Training Your Dog - The Basics
Having a dog as part of your family unit brings a sense of great joy and companionship. However, as a dog owner it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is properly trained and socialized to encourage healthy habits and behavior.
Sunday, 24th December 2006
The Advantages of an Invisible Dog Fence
When you're erecting a dog fence at home, spare a thought for the people who built the Dingo Fence in Australia. It was put up in the 1880's to protect enormous flocks of sheep in Southern Queensland, where Dingoes had almost been exterminated.
Thursday, 14th December 2006
Basic Dog Training - The Heel Command
It never ceases to amaze me how many people I see being pulled along by their dog while out "walking". What amazes me more is that most of these people blame their dog for this behavior.
Thursday, 7th December 2006
Bad Dog Behavior in the Four Corners - Which is Most Difficult to Change?
We have four corners for four dogs, each with an extreme bad dog behavior. In Corner Number 1 we have Aggressive Dog Axe, who bites people and other dogs. He is unpredictable. In Corner Number 2 we have Shy Dog Skye, a dog who is such a fearful dog that she urinates every time a new thing comes in contact with her, especially new humans, but also new sights and sounds.
Sunday, 19th November 2006
House Train a Dog - Quick Help
The good news is that you can house train a dog (an adult dog that is) fairly quickly…faster than puppies anyway…the bad news is, you’ve got to be consistent and actually do the work because your dog won’t have a clue what to do.
Saturday, 18th November 2006
My Dog Bites - What Can I Do?
Ok, so you’ve got a problem. Your dog is using those shiny, pointy teeth of his for something other than chewing his kibble. What can you do about it?
Friday, 17th November 2006
How Do I Train My Labrador Retriever to Not Pull When Walking Her on a Leash?
I hear this question all of the time "How do I train my Labrador Retriever to not pull when walking her on a leash?" from family and friends that have this beautiful breed.
Monday, 13th November 2006
Dog Training Career: Doing It and Loving It
We all want to have a job in which we will not only earn but also enjoy. Dog trainers are very fortunate to have a job that can be considered as a dream job by many. Imagine earning a significant amount of money out from doing something that you love, not all people have that luck.
Wednesday, 8th November 2006