To apply the word “advanced” in conjunction with obedience training might lead one to wonder how obedience can be divided. A dog is either obedient or he’s not, right? However, there are higher levels of obedience training just as there are higher levels of training to be achieved in school and education. A child does […]
Is Your Dog Annoying?
Be it a Dachshund or Doberman, a well-trained dog is a joy to its owner and the friends and neighbors of its owner. A dog which does not receive at least the proper basic training is usually a pain to be around – and even though the owner may think it’s cute, it can be […]
How To Walk 2 Dogs At The Same Time
Considering that leash training one dog is quite a challenge, is there any way you can ever walk two dogs at the same time? Especially two large breeds? Even those feisty toy breeds can be a monumental challenge to control together! The answer is… possibly, as long as the dogs get along well First though, […]
How To Keep Your Puppy Busy While Learning At The Same Time
Looking for fun games that your puppy can enjoy? Check out these tantalizing activities that you can get a puppy of any age involved in. Grooming Made Fun Probably one of the most important things to do is groom and brush your puppy. So what better way to start on the right foot than to […]
Adult Dog Training – Yes, Well Trained Adult Dogs Still Need To Be Stimulated!
Your adult dog needs the right amount of balance in his training. These needs include a regular dose of physical exercise, mental exercise, and the need to socialize. Providing your dog with these needs will keep him happy, healthy, and may even add extra years to his life. Mental Needs Of Your Adult Dog The […]
Future Dog Trainers
Different people have varying ways of enjoying their leisure time in life. There are growing numbers of people who have taken their spare time to help dog owners become more responsible with the care and training of their own animals. These dedicated band of responsible dog enthusiasts are now working hard to instill that same […]
Free To A Good Home: Training The New Dog Owner (Part 4)
A yapping dog, guilty of excessive barking, can be a nuisance to everyone in your neighborhood. If this bad habit is not abated, Buddy could become the target of an irate neighbor-turned-poisoner. You could likewise become the target of a civil suit. If you truly love Buddy, give him just four days of your time […]
Free To A Good Home: Training The New Dog Owner (Part 3)
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 […]
