Animal training is all about effective communication. The more precise, consistent and accurate that communication is, the quicker the animal learns. And one of the best tools to use is a clicker. Clickers are used to communicate to your dog, quickly and precisely, that what they did was exactly what you were looking for, and […]
Chewing & Nipping: How To Curb Your Puppy From These 2 Annoying Behaviors
We all love our puppies, especially when they are being cute and well behaved. We also adore them even when they are acting out in bad ways with annoying habits. These annoying habits, however, are based on our standards of how they should behave. To our puppies, they are only acting like – well – […]
Car Chasing: Why Do Dogs Risk Death With The “Thrill Of The Chase”?
The brakes squeal, the car swerves, the inevitable THUD of wheel meeting dog is followed by the sickening crash of the careening, out-of-control automobile. The victims? The dog, of course. The occupants, presumably. But who was at fault? The dog’s owner! Whether legally guilty or not, the responsibility for the dog’s actions rest solely upon […]
Car Chasing No More: Day 4 (Final Training Day)
This is the day of the final exam, and graduation! Cut the long line in half, and allow the dog to drag about 15 feet of line. Have a member of your family release the dog in the front yard, still dragging his line. You should position yourself in the backseat of your assistant’s car. […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 5)
Are you ready for a quick and easy 5-step crate training plan for your pup? Repeat each of the following steps for one day or one week, depending on how well your puppy takes to crate training. Move onto the next step once your pooch is confident with the previous step. Day 1/Week 1: Introduce […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 4)
Once you have a crate, begin training your puppy to use it right away. Some puppies are just naturals and pick up the den idea the moment they see it. Set it down on the floor, open the door and watch the pup toggle right in to check it out. If there’s a comfy blanket […]
Car Chasing No More: Day 2 & 3
On the second day of training your dog not to chase cars and other moving objects, the exact sequence should be repeated as day one – with the dog dragging the thirty-five foot line. In each instance where an automobile passes without the dog yielding to temptation, he earns your praise; genuine, enthusiastic praise! Let […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 3)
Going Crate Shopping Once available in only two styles and one color – wire or molded plastic in basic beige – pet carrier crates nowadays come in a variety of materials and colors, and in several basic types. There are advantages and disadvantages to each model, depending upon how you want to use your crate. […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 2)
Aside from giving your pup the opportunity to avoid temptation of trouble and destruction around the house when you are not looking, its crate is also a practical piece of dog furniture to have around the house. It doubles as a dog bed, and makes a good hiding spot for puppies to stash their favorite […]
The Great Crate Debate: Why Your Dog Absolutely MUST Have A Crate (Part 1)
Michelle King, of Reseda, California, thought Crystal, her 6-month-old Golden Retriever, looked so cute snuggled into the pillows on her son’s bed. “She was asleep, so I left her alone and took a shower,” Michelle remembers. “When I came back to the bedroom, there was stuffing scattered everywhere. Crystal had chewed up the bedding and […]
