The most trouble that people have with new dogs that are kept out in the yard would be the “transplant the shrubbery game”. The cause here is one primarily of boredom. That’s right… sheer boredom. Dogs need toys of their own, just as small children do. As a small child, I recall vividly the boring […]
Free To A Good Home: Training The New Dog Owner (Part 2)
What makes a dog learn? Why does he do the things he does? Attempting to break the family dog of bad habits can be frustrating without the knowledge that it takes the average dog four days to learn the average thing. Being unaware of this fact causes many dog owners to feel they’ve got the […]
Adult Dog Training – What To Expect From Your Dog As He Reaches His Adult Years
Your dog has finally reached his adulthood and this means that the period of training, adjusting, socializing, and more training have come to a stopping point (for the most part, that is). This is the period where you can really appreciate his companionship, his friendship, and even his help around the house (depending on his […]
Free To A Good Home: Training The New Dog Owner (Part 1)
The average American family consists of daddy, mommy, and 2.1 children. The “.1” must, of course, represent Buddy, the family dog. Buddy may have appeared, complete with a red ribbon, as a furry little bundle of Christmas cheer, nestled underneath a brightly decorated tree. But by the time the ornaments and branches have been ingested […]
Excessive Barking (Part 8): Can Using A Bark Collar Work At Quieting Your Dog?
Training your dog to stop barking excessively, whether in or out of your absence, is a fairly simple process. With a little creativity, a squirt gun, and approximately 7 days of devotion, you can have your dog quiet in no time, giving both you and your neighbors a break from all of the noise. Most […]
Excessive Barking (Part 7): How To Trick Your Dog Into Being Quiet (Alternative Methods)
When beginning your anti-bark campaign, it must be remembered that dogs learn by associating their actions with either pleasing or displeasing results. It takes approximately one week for the average dog to learn an average thing. The solution to the problem when creating the “trick your dog into thinking you are home” plan with so […]
Adult Dog – Your Dog Is Older Now, So Treat Him With More Respect & Understanding
You give your dog food and shelter in order to keep him alive. But there are three other things that he needs in order to stay healthy, happy, and improve the quality of his life. First, he needs regular exercise to keep his body in shape. Second, his mind needs to be stimulated to keep […]
Excessive Barking (Part 6): How To Trick Your Dog Into Being Quiet (Setting Up The Plan)
It has been said that a trained dog has the intellect of a child in the age group of between three and seven years old. At first glance this may seem commendable, but when one stops to think about it, that intellect is not really advantageous under all circumstances. An intelligent dog knows whether his […]
Excessive Barking (Part 5): How To Use Tin Cups To Quiet Your Dog
The fastest and most efficient way to train your dog to stop barking excessively is by using two methods. One method is by using a squirt gun, of which we discussed a simple 3-step training plan previously, and the second is called the “Tin Can Method”. When it comes to the Water Gun Method, it […]
Excessive Barking (Part 4): How To Use A Water Gun To Quiet Your Dog
If your dog is an excessive barker and literally keeping you and the neighbors up at night, you have the responsibility to take a little time and properly communicate to your dog that it is not okay to bark for no apparent reason. The key to such communication and effective dog training lies within a […]
