Though clicker training garners results with leash training, not everyone is comfortable with it. Personally, I do not use a clicker when training my dogs. I prefer to keep the rewards mixed. A rub, praise, toy or food can be intermixed as rewards when you get the response you want. Food is great for luring […]
City Dog Housetraining (Part 3): Choosing The Appropriate Outside Potty Area
The key to training your dog to go from using the bathroom on a pile of papers in your apartment, to holding it in and using an outdoor spot, takes a little common sense and some outdoor etiquette. Going from the papers to the outside means you need to carry your puppy to the right […]
Leash Training 101: The Golden Rule
The majority of dog owners address the issue of leash training only once it becomes a problem. In the beginning, when walking their dog, they initially think it’s “cute” that a puppy pulls away the entire walk to the park because, they think, that the dog “just can’t wait to play with its ball”. But […]
Aggression – What is Territorial Aggression & Why Does It Make A Dog So Angry?
All dogs have one form of aggression or another and to some degree, it is perfectly natural. However, since our pets are domesticated then there is a certain level of calmness that we should expect from them. The most common aggression behavioral problem that dogs display is called “territorial aggression”. To sum up the definition […]
Leash Training 101: Start With The Correct Collar
One of the best leash training methods created today does so that encourages the dog to develop awareness of its owner. To begin, you should use a sturdy, flat or rolled buckle collar made of leather or nylon. Although popular among obedience trainers, slip collars – which tighten and release in response to tension – […]
Canine Cardiac Disease – How Common Heart Murmurs In Dogs Could Be The Result Of CCD
If your dog gets diagnosed with a common heart murmur problem, it may be a sign of canine cardiac disease. According to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, a heart murmur results from blood flow running through the heart that is abnormal. Some heart murmurs are perfectly normal while others, similar to those heard […]
Leash Training 101: Do You Have The Right Mindset?
Leash training your dog is much more than actually following a few steps and guidelines. It’s the actual mindset of the owner that is the single most important element. Success or failure, joy or frustration – all depend on how you approach your dog’s walking sessions. Start your leash training off on the right paw, […]
Commercial Dog Food – Do You Know The Truth About Dog Food Yet?
As a kid growing up in a family full of dogs, I remember the old days when mom and pop used to feed our dogs any type of table scraps that we had from our meals. And sometimes, the dogs would all have their meals prepared ahead of time. We ate all types of food […]
Leash Training: Your Leash Training Questions Answered
Leash training is hugely underestimated by new dog owners. The process of getting your puppy or adult dog used to being on leash is fairly simple and just takes a little bit of your time. Trust me, this small investment of properly training your dog to walk politely on his leash will pay high dividends […]
City Dog Housetraining (Part 2): Graduating From Paper Training To Pottying Outside
Paper training is the best option for those of you enjoying the big city lifestyle, but living in close quarters inside a plush apartment. It just works, and works well. But once your pup is going to the bathroom on the paper pile each and every time, shouldn’t you move onto training him to go […]
