A puppy isn't born knowing that your carpet is not an acceptable place to relieve himself. You are going to have to show it the ropes and train the puppy to hold it until it's time for a walk...
The key to proper training is positive reinforcement using treats and
unlimited praise. Be patient and avoid harsh punishment, and
you and your dog will both benefit. Follow these few steps to...
Use patience, encouragement and treats to teach your dog one of the most basic of all commands, "Sit."
Using a leash and jerking your dog's neck is not necessary to train him to heel. Tasty treats and an abundance of praise will usually do the trick.
Teaching your dog to "stay" involves the same positive reinforcement techniques necessary for all training. Be sure your dog understands a "release" command first so she'll know when it's OK to...
As with any sort of training, start your dog off slowly when teaching him to come, then gradually increase your expectations.
Barking is a natural and normal behavior in dogs. While there's not an exact science to reducing Rover's repetitive ruffs, here are some tips to help keep the peace.
Does your dog urinate when you praise him? Run away when people approach? Bark uncontrollably? Here's how to help out your behaviorally challenged pet.
Sure, it's cute when a puppy jumps up on you - a demonstration of her affection - but it's important to break this habit early on. It's not so cute when a 90-pound dog tackles you (or your...
Digging can be either a characteristic of your dog's breed or evidence of separation anxiety and a desire to escape. Here are a few tips to help prevent your dog from digging as well as preserve...
Teach your dog from the very beginning that begging isn't allowed. It's much easier to prevent the habit from ever starting than to end it. Here's what you need to know.
This is a relatively easy trick to teach, but, like many other tricks, it requires your patience, awareness, quick reflexes and plenty of praise when the job is well done.
To find the perfect home away from home for your pet, you need to ask a lot of questions. Below are some tips to help you in your search.
Despite the look, a muzzle is not cruel when used on an injured, frightened or upset animal. Dogs that are hurt or upset can bite, making the use of a muzzle necessary.
Chewing on electrical cords can burn or shock your pet, causing respiratory problems, cardiac arrest and even death. His sharp teeth and inquisitive nature can put him at high risk.
The best time to introduce dogs and cats is when they are young. If possible, start when puppies are less than 12 weeks old and kittens are less than 7 weeks old.
Dogs were once bred to perform specific jobs. Because they aren't required to do these jobs now, they need an outlet for their energy, relief from boredom and time to display particular...
Tail chasing is normal for excited and playful puppies or kittens. However, it can also be a sign of itching and inflammation at the base of the tail, lower back, or anus caused by allergies,...
Dogs can learn simple words beyond the ubiquitous "no" and "sit." Expanding your dog's vocabulary will enable her to understand more clearly how you want her to behave.
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