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Do You Wish To Own A Labrador Puppy?

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Do You Wish To Own A Labrador Puppy?

Owning a dog – even one ‘free’ from a rescue home comes with a price tag. Feeding, immunization, kennel fees just to name a few does not come cheap. Add into the mix a pure breed like a Labrador then the cost of owning a dog can rocket. Of all the breeds of dogs, the Labrador is the most popular dog in the UK, taking the number one spot with 45,700 registrations in 2006 according to the Kennel Club Top 20 Breeds… Continue reading

Train Your Puppies Well With These 10 Tips

Train Your Puppies Well With These 10 Tips

All of us dream of parenting the perfect dog, a pup that is a CGC or canine good citizen and is well behaved and dependable at all times. Well dreams do come true if the training is done with care and dedication. Remember pups learn from day one and need to be taught what is right, what is wrong, and proper socialization.Pups are like children, they need constant supervision and training. Training a pup need not be an ordeal all you need… Continue reading

Misbehaving Labrador Puppies and How To Train Them

Misbehaving Labrador Puppies and How To Train Them

How about every time your dog steps on your feet?Don’t you think your dog knows where each of his feet are, and where they belong?Or, how about his tail? Does he accidentally smack you as he goes by?Maybe he clears your coffee table as he moves past?

Certainly, you can’t expect your dog to understand that this long, unwieldy appendage can rearrange your knick-knacks or whatever.”Maybe it’s best to keep him out of those areas. Besides, he’s like a bull in… Continue reading

Some Of The Ways To Train Your Little Monster…

Some Of The Ways To Train Your Little Monster…

If you need a well behaved dog, then it is necessary to train a dog properly. This is because, dog is a social animal and it will act aggressively sometime. It is true that dogs are like human being and they like to live in a group. This is the reason why dogs will be always faithful, playful and just fun to be around.
So, many people want to train their puppy/dog before he turns into a little monster… Continue reading

Train Your Dog To Respond To You Immediately With Clicker Training

Clicker training is a technique based in positive reinforcement. The technique involved relies on a distinct sound given to your dog when he has performed a correct behaviour. Animal trainers, especially those who train marine animals, such as whales, and dolphins have been using this method of training for many years, although the method of training is the same, whistles are used to signal to the animal it has made correct responses. The device we use for training… Continue reading

Jack Russell Puppies – Behavioral Problems

Jack Russell Puppies – Behavioral Problems

The Jack Russell is a fairly small dog, but it has such a high energy level and dominant personality that can sometimes land it in trouble. As the owner of this animal, you must be prepared to cope with a variety of behavioral problems. The recognition of these problems is the first step towards taking corrective action.

1) Chasing small animals.

The Jack Russell is world famous for chasing small animals. They just can’t seem to control this natural instinct. But don’t get angry the next… Continue reading

House Training Older Dogs. Get It Right The First Time In No Time

Are you having problems with training an older dog? Do you need help with some helpful tips on training an older dog? If your training any dog you should work with the best method of training dogs which is the Praise and Reward method. Training older dogs can be easy, and can also be difficult. It depends on what training the dog has previously. If you are trying to train your dog you have had for years… Continue reading

A Brief History Of Dogs: Wolves?

A Brief History Of Dogs: Wolves?

OriginDo you know that the adorable little puppy you bought home last week could possibly be a descendent of a wolf? It may well be true! In fact, many theorists believe that wolf is the direct ancestors of domestic dog. Nevertheless, there are just as many who argue that it seems impossible to have over 400 varieties of dogs descended from just one species.-Anatomically, the make-up molecules of the wolf over the centuries have remained unchanged, and research revealed that the DNA of wolf… Continue reading

A Dog Birthday Party Is Pretty Easy To Plan For Your Pooch

The idea of having a party for their pooch is sometimes the last thing on most people’s minds. But, who better to throw an event of such epic proportions for than the one who is always so loyal and loving? It is a fun, new fad that pet owners everywhere are adopting. You may feel overwhelmed at the idea and looking for tips to organize a dog birthday party. The puppy party can pretty much have any theme… Continue reading

Train Your Dog With God Bombs

Train Your Dog With God Bombs

The concept of correcting your dog can create a contest of willpower between you and your pet. Anyone who has ever lived with even a slightly naughty dog can tell you that such critters thrive on contests of willpower. A four year old child whining in Walmart for a candy bar still hasn’t got the reserve of willpower held by the average dog.

For example, if you’ve ever corrected your dog from getting up on the couch or eating off a counter, he knows you… Continue reading

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