Dog Training Savvy

Dog training courses can be important if you are serious about training dogs as well as if you’re working towards training other people’s dogs. There is no substitute for experience but it does provide credentials that you have had education into the canine from a professional standpoint.
Not all dog training courses are created equal however. [...]

 
There are literally hundreds of dog training tips available that are all designed to make your training process easier, faster and more effective. While all these dog training tips are important, there are five key elements that have to be considered in your training program for maximum success. These five dog training tips will work [...]

There is a definite need for the use of a dog training collar in all aspects of obedience training, however many owners don’t clearly understand what a dog training collar is actually used for. This essential piece of training equipment isn’t designed to be a way to jerk, pull or manipulate the dog, rather it [...]

Training Chihuahuas is only slightly different from training other dogs but needs to be done every bit as much as with a large dog. There are a few differences based on size to consider however.
Due to their small size care must be taken to not injure the dog. A firm jerk of correction to [...]

 
Training spaniels is much easier if you remember that deep down they’re still dogs. However, spaniels and their hunting heritage is a factor for them. As hunting dogs they can have several characteristics needed in the field.
•    A nose for distraction. •    Observation of small changes and movements. •    A heavier coat needed to [...]

There are a huge number of dog training books on the market today that all seem to promise that they will cure your dog’s bad behavior and give you the secrets of how to be the best dog trainer ever. Ebooks and downloadable dog training books have become very popular, however there are [...]

Dog Training Classes are important to continue where puppy obedience leaves off. Whatever your dog’s breed or combination of breeds there are things he can do and enjoys doing that make him happy. Some dogs this is chasing squirrels from the back yard while others it’s navigating obstacles. Dog Training Classes can help you train [...]

Selecting a dog trainer is perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make for yourself and your dog. Ideally a dog trainer should be someone that you can relate to and that has the same basic philosophy as you do when it comes to training and teaching your dog. This will ensure that [...]

Much like dog training books and programs, there are a great number of dog training videos available either online or in book or pet stores. Many of these dog training videos are not going to give you the detailed, specific and highly practical techniques and strategies that you are looking for to help your dog [...]

Most people associate dog obedience training with puppies, however a canine of any age can really benefit from ongoing obedience work throughout his or her life. Obedience training ideally should be a daily activity that is a very positive way for the dog and his or her owner to interact and bond. Far from being [...]