Dog Training Savvy

There is new evidence everyday that points to the soothing effects of pet ownership. Many studies have shown that you can actually lower your blood pressure simply by petting a cat or dog. If you have kids a dog or cat can help them learn responsibility and help them learn to care about the needs [...]

several hours daily and assorted techniques and methods required in the obedience program for any results to show. One workable method is undoubtedly the reward-punishment one, but other schools prefer only positive reinforcement techniques – so go with a school that is on your wave-length and you are sure to have a doggy that [...]

Every dog can and wants to be trained because it fits in with their natural instincts to follow the Alfa dog in a pack. Your dog needs to behave well with other pets and people as well as sit and stay. You are the most important factor in the dogs training. You need to be [...]

Dog behavior can be difficult to understand, especially for pet owners. Some dogs will chase each other all over the street, sniff each other’s bottoms, and then do a few nasty things that may or may not result in a litter of pups. Other dogs will growl at other dogs, bare their teeth, and then [...]

Crate Training
One of the most dog friendly methods of training your pet is crate training. The process is very natural and uses the den instincts of the puppy or dog to help them understand where a safe place in the house is for them as well as giving them their own space and area. Since [...]

If you are a dog owner, you have probably heard numerous heroic news stories where a dog has dialed 911, awoken their owner during a dangerous situation or even detected an illness with their keen sense of smell. This type of dog training may require enrollment in a special center specifically used for the [...]

Before choosing a particular training method, carefully examine the technique to ensure that it will communicate proper associations. Certain methods may not communicate what you intend. A dog-aggressive Akita was enrolled in a training program that his owner thought was reputable. The trainer convinced the owner that the only way to break [...]

Dogs do behave badly when they are going through separation anxiety. Some of this misbehavior can be damaging and risky to the dog or even the public around them.
Behavior problem connected to separation anxiety includes, undue barking, chewing, damaging property, scratching, unacceptable urination, defecation, and other self damaging conduct.
These misconduct often comes up in the [...]

Before we go on and talk about correcting aggressive dogs, I want to get this out of the way. Your dog is a dog first and foremost. I know that might sound rudimentary and so obvious, but aren’t we all guilty of attributing human feelings to our dogs? When our dog begs at the dinner [...]

If you want a dog that is loyal, lively, intelligent and you can carry around in your pocket than the Chihuahua might be for you!
This tiny dog that originates from Mexico was actually introduced to the rest of the world by the Chinese. It Can weigh under 2 1/2 pounds and is one [...]