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The Importance Of Using Dog Obedience Games In Dog Training

staff — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:54:26 +0000

While many dog owners rely on dog trainers and dog obedience schools to help turn their dogs into well-trained pets, there are a few who found simpler means to make their dogs obey what they want them to do. One of which is by using dog obedience games. These are actually very effective in fixing some dog behavior problems, unlike when an owner uses punishment just to make his/her pet behave.

Potty Training Your Dog

staff — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:39:38 +0000

Unless you have a sixth sense you can’t predict when and where your dog is going to do the toilet, that is why dog toilet training is necessary. Dogs need to learn to “hold it” and go where he is supposed to as they don’t know any different. In the wild dogs can go when and where they please, but this is not the wild and they need to be taught the difference.

Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks

staff — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:39:16 +0000

They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, are they right? They are partly right. An older dog will take a heck of a lot more training and dedication from its handler than a younger dog will, basically because an older dogs mind is a lot more “set” in its ways. An older dog will have passed that crucial period in its life that influences what the dog will behave like when it is older, therefore it already thinks it knows how to behave and trying to teach him other ways to behave can take a lot of time and effort.

Dog Training For Beginners

staff — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:28:03 +0000

“How does your dog sit when you tell him to and mine doesn’t?”, “How can your dog heel to you like that?”, “Wow! He comes when you tell him to” – Sounds familiar? If it does, you need to invest some time into a little bit of basic dog training. Starting to train your dog from a young age is crucial as the first few months of his life is when you will have the greatest influence on him; this is where he is shaped into the dog he is going to be when he is all grown up.

Travel Smart: How to Keep your Dog or Puppy Safe and Happy

staff — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:39:19 +0000

In order for you to keep your dog or puppy happy it is essential to give her plenty of TLC and lots of exercise. Vary the types of exercises you do so that it is fun for both of you and boredom doesn’t have the opportunity to set in. Remember that regular exercise also helps keep your dog at a weight that is reasonable and healthy. Take her for walks in your neighborhood and let her explore her surroundings. Dogs are very curious and interested in lots of things so encourage this behavior wholeheartedly and you will make her happy. Take her to dog parks and let her sniff and play with other dogs. Dogs are like people in this way- they like to communicate and socialize. Be supportive in allowing him or her to do this. Train your puppy or dog properly and always, always give her a treat as a reward. Dogs yearn for approval and when their behavior pleases their owners, they are pleased as well.

The Reasons Some Trainers Refuse to Use a Choke Chain

staff — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:25:23 +0000

Many dog owners assume that they need to use a choke chain for their dog’s everyday collar. While the choke chain can be effective in trained hands, on the whole most dog trainers do not recommend it. There are several reasons for this, including risk of injury to the dog, accidental death of the dog, and the fact that there are plenty of other, more humane, ways of restraining a dog.

Human Food: The Most Likely Culprits That Will Make Your Dog Sick

staff — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:21:14 +0000

Anyone who has ever shared a dining experience with a dog knows that this may be a time when human resolve is tried the hardest. Some dogs will beg with all they have, while others will lie quietly at the side of the table with not so much a whimper, but those expressive eyes and ears say it all. Whether your dog whines, pleads with his eyes, or simply turns into the cutest thing wrapped in fur that you have ever seen, the resolve that dogs should only eat dog food is very often thrown overboard at the dinner table.

Does Your Pet Have What It Takes To Be A Therapy Dog?

staff — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:14:12 +0000

You have probably seen the stories on TV where dogs have visited nursing homes and hospitals. Maybe now you are wondering whether or not your dog could help in a similar line of work. Here are some of the things to look for to see if your dog has what it takes to be a therapy dog.

Tips on Treating Mange

staff — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:11:39 +0000

Amongst dog lovers, mange is a feared term and quite often only discussed in whispers. This skin condition is actually the result of a mite infestation. Characterized by hair loss and scaly eruptions on the skin, this mite infestation manifests itself in three forms, each with their own distinct symptoms and treatments have:

Winterize Your Mutt and Keep Him Healthy

staff — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:55:17 +0000

When the outside temperatures drop, we like to stay indoors and drink some hot chocolate or tea. Similarly, we bundle ourselves into our nice, warm coats, put on our warmest shoes, and nay even add some earmuffs before heading outside.