Dog Training

Some dogs just don't have street smarts. Perhaps you're like me and you want to let your dog roam free in an open area, but at the same time you don't want them to get hit by the passing Hummer...

You bring home your new sweet puppy, and can't wait to get started. All the kisses, cuddles, and cute moments await. But the second you put your new pet down on your living room carpet, she squats...

Crate training your dog can be one of the best choices you will make when it comes to your pet. A crate trained dog will have a safe place to go, a place they view as their own, that taps into...

Aggressive dogs can bite humans at any time for any reason. If it's your dog, it's important to take action immediately because aggressive behavior usually just gets worse if nothing is done to...

You will learn how to housebreak your new puppy.

We all have worries when it comes to pets and children. On one hand, children adore having pets and learn responsibility, but on the other hand, we worry that our pet might someday hurt a child. ...

We all want our puppy to learn new tricks. In fact, we all want to think of our puppy as the smartest and best trained puppy around. But when you’re training your puppy, you’ll find out that...

If you own a dog then you know that there behavior may not always be the best. Training your dog can help them to be more obedient and can make it easier for you to control them. You want to avoid...

Having trouble with training your puppy. Think he is untrainable. Don't give up. There has to be away.

If you have pets, it is important to have a solid fence in place to keep them contained. Allowing your dog or other animal to run free in the neighborhood exposes it to all kinds of dangers, and...

Now that you have a puppy, you will need to train it some important things to do. One of the most important things you will need to do is to train it to defecate and urinate outside. Training a...

An agitation harness is a training device that usually has a breast piece and leather or nylon straps going around your dog's neck, down the chest, between the front legs and behind the front legs...

Training your dog is a fun and rewarding activity. A dog that has undergone obedience training is well-behaved and easier to manage in day to day life. Basic obedience commands such as "sit,"...

You bought a dog crate, put the new puppy inside, and she immediately starts crying until you let her out. If this has happened to you, do not fear. She’s not crying and barking her head off...

This article explains house to house train your puppy using crate training. Many new puppy owners are intimidated by house training the puppy. Be reassured that house training the puppy can be a...

During training, dog treats are the easiest way to encourage positive behaviors and responses. You give a dog a treat each time they give the required response and they will soon learn to do the...

After bringing a new sheltie puppy into your home, you can strengthen the bond between the two of you by incorporating fun, exciting training exercises into your daily routine. One of the easiest...

You may have noticed that your dog likes to kick up dirt or grass after doing his or her "business"--and you've probably wondered why in dog's name? It's generally attributed to marking...

Dogs are pack animals and need a leader; the alpha male. If someone doesn't step up to that position, they will. You must take charge, lead and be in control. We love our pets and want to enjoy...

Dachshunds are natural barkers. Descended from a strong line of German hunters, the dachshund instinctively barks to alert its master to potential prey or to a stranger on the premises. Your...

The dachshund comes from a long line of German hunting dogs and its instinct to chase anything that moves is a challenge many dachshund owners must deal with. While this breed is incredibly...

Your adorable little dachshund is smart and active but he also has a mind of his own. This breed is intelligent but with a long history of tracking and hunting, today’s dachshunds still possess a...

Any dog may take part in agility trials, even if he isn’t a purebred or registered with one of the national kennel associations. While a dachshund is limited by his short legs, he may still...

A well-conditioned pit bull is a joy to behold. Building muscle on a pit bull must be done gradually and carefully. A dog's musculo-skeletal system continues to develop for the first two years of...

Building muscle on a pit bull is similar to the way humans build muscle. The most important factors are diet and exercise. Be sure that your pit bull is not too young. Exercising a pit bull that...

Nothing is more frustrating than your pooch destroying your beautiful flower garden or digging up your perennials. You may be at your wits' end trying to chase the dog around the yard while it...

The secret to keeping a dog from urinating on rugs is to house train your dog. Not only will house training your dog prevent your rugs from being ruined, but it will also establish you as the...

Crate training your dog can be a good investment of your time for both you and your dog. A properly crate trained dog sees her crate as a den. It is a place for her to go during times of stress or...

Poodles are active and intelligent dogs who carry themselves elegantly with a light jump in their gait. These tiny dogs require exercise and stimulation daily, beginning with their puppyhood. A...

Retrievers are known for their gentle, playful personalities and dependable fetching ability. These social, friendly dogs enjoy being around both people and other animals and may get mischievous...

The time spent training a new puppy can be an enjoyable way to bond with your new best friend. Training should be playful, exciting and interesting to the puppy to keep its attention. The game of...

Teaching your dog to walk on a leash can be a difficult task. My dog Ollie used to get down as low as he could and dig his paws into the ground to get leverage to pull me all over the place. This...

Most people love puppies, but no one loves to have fingers nipped or clothes and furniture shredded. Nipping and chewing are natural behaviors in puppies; they learn about the world around them by...

Flyball is a fun activity dogs can participate in to gain exercise and socialize with other dogs. The game is played with two teams of four dogs racing in relay style across a 51-foot course. The...

Dog training basics should be your first step whether you are training hunting dogs or pets. By training your dog, you will learn to work together. Your pup should learn the basic commands for a...

English bulldogs are known for their short legs, stout build and rolls of skin. They are not a naturally aggressive dog and are in fact a bit dignified in their attitude. This dignity can seem to...

A dog who bites may do so for one of several reasons. If the dog is still a puppy, she may not know any better, and it is time to start training her. Older dogs who bite are prone to do so because...

Separation anxiety, common among dogs, can pose problems in training, especially when it comes to housebreaking. Along with noisily barking, crying and whining, dogs with separation anxiety may...

Sometimes puppies and even older dogs are reluctant to lie down on a command. Taking the time to build confidence and use patience will usually resolve the problem. The important thing is to...

Crate training is one of the most effective ways to train your new puppy, but it is important to use the right techniques. When properly used a crate can be a great tool in the housebreaking...

Chewing on things is natural for dogs. It helps them relax and helps with their dental health. A lot of puppies start chewing because they are getting new teeth and it helps with the pain. When...

Training your dog to sit and lay down is the easiest thing to train your dog to do. It can get frustrating at times, but it will pay off in a few days.

Want to prevent your dog from eating his or her poop? Dogs eat their own feces for a number of different reasons. One of those reasons is probably just out of curiosity. However, there are a few...

Is your dog digging up your yard? Dogs tend to dig for a number of different reasons. Knowing what's causing your dog to dig in the first place is the key to prevent your dog from digging. Here...

An invisible fence is a radio-wave system that keeps animals in a particular area. It is not an above-ground wire system that shocks animals if they touch it. With the invisible pet fence, the...

New puppies are very cute and exciting for a family, but they also require lots of attention and training. One of the first things to focus on is potty training your new lhasa apso puppy. By...

The Toy Manchester Terrier is one of the smallest terriers in existence. Originating from the larger Manchester Terrier in the 1800s, the Toy Manchester version was officially recognized as its...

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its all about rewarding the dog for doing what you want them to do. and repition. just like commercials, repitition works.

Puppy obedience training classes are essential to help you learn more about how to communicate with your new puppy and what to expect from him as well as how to train your puppy to be a good...