Archive for February, 2010

What Do I Do With This Puppy?

February 26th, 2010 by | Posted in Housebreaking | 11 Comments »

Congratulations!  You just brought home your new puppy.
 
I can’t tell you how much pleasure it is to add a puppy to the family.  If you have had dogs in the family before you know what I’m talking about.  If you haven’t, get ready for one of the greatest experiences of your life. 
 
You will sit there [...]

Adopt a Calm and Relaxed Approach When Training Your Aging Dog

February 26th, 2010 by | Posted in Dog Training | No Comments »

If you have a pet dog at home, then you would be aware that dogs often communicate that they are in pain. However, you would also be aware that dogs to not always communicate their pain. This leaves room for a bit of sleuthing on your part. If you discover that your dog feels pain [...]

Dog Obedience Training is Necessary

February 26th, 2010 by | Posted in Dog Obedience Training | 21 Comments »

Obedience Training is a very important excersize for both you and your pet. It not only gives the pet owner peace of mind, but also helps to establish a strong bond between you and your pet.
It is best to do dog obedience training after you and your dog have had a chance to bond. Obedience [...]

How to Deal With a Barking Dog

February 26th, 2010 by | Posted in Dog Barking | 4 Comments »

There are few things that are more annoying than a barking dog; especially one that barks incessantly, sometimes for no apparent reason. Stopping problem barking can be a real challenge but with the right approach it is possible to quiet your barking dog and in the process, your relationship with your dog will be made [...]

How Socializing Your Dog Prevents Aggressive Dog Behavior

February 26th, 2010 by | Posted in Aggressive Dogs | No Comments »

Let me ask you a simple question.  Do you know how important it is to socialize your dog?  Do you even know what socializing your dog is?  Learn how this important aspect of dog training can prevent aggression in dogs later on.
What Does Socializing Your Dog Mean?
Actually, it’s pretty simple.  What you’re doing is getting [...]

Need Dog Housebreaking Tips?

February 19th, 2010 by | Posted in Housebreaking | 10 Comments »

Are you bringing a new puppy home and are you in need of some dog housebreaking tips? You are not alone. Thousands of people will bring a new puppy into their home for the first time. Many will only have a general idea of how to house break their new dog and some may not [...]

Dog Agility Training – Basic Tips

February 19th, 2010 by | Posted in Dog Training | 2 Comments »

As a rule, agility training should start while the pet is still a puppy. However, owners could still facilitate training with older dogs. The question “when is the dog considered old for agility training” is central to choosing when to start training the dog.
Being “old” greatly varies from dog to dog, from the [...]

The Three Main Principles of Dog Obedience Training

February 19th, 2010 by | Posted in Dog Obedience Training | No Comments »

Dogs will always need obedience training, at least at a basic level. This is true even if the breed is well designed to fit the needs that humans have. You need a minimum level of obedience training because you can’t expect them to learn what you want on their own. There are some principles [...]

Stop Dog Barking- What Can You Do to Stop Your Dog From Barking?

February 19th, 2010 by | Posted in Dog Barking | 5 Comments »

Dog’s are lovable and enjoyable pets that can become a part of your family.  While they can cause some trouble from time to time, barking is something few people enjoy.  If your dog is constantly barking, you are not alone.  Luckily, there are a few things you can do to cut them of this habit.
 
The [...]

Prevent Dogs From Biting: Make Your Dog All Bark But No Bite

February 19th, 2010 by | Posted in Aggressive Dogs | 13 Comments »

Dogs are social animals, and a friendly dog in a stressful situation would never attack or bite. However, many cases of individuals bitten by dogs belie this. Thus, it is important to know how to prevent dogs from biting.
If you want to own a dog or already own one and you want to [...]