Obedience/Training Archives

Teach Your Pup to Retrieve: A Motivational Approach

Teach Your Pup to Retrieve: A Motivational Approach

Almost all dogs have some natural interest in retrieving. Your job is to bring that out and develop it to a high degree. Daily play retrieving sessions can begin as soon as you bring your pup home from the litter at around eight weeks. Just remember that your puppy’s attention span is very short, so end each session while your pup wants more; don’t keep going until she gets tired of the game. These methods work with grown dogs, too.
Typically… Continue reading

Old Dog, New Trick: Teaching Your Older Dog Not to Bark

Many people believe the old saying “You can`t teach an old dog new tricks.” Fortunately, when it comes to old dogs that bark, you CAN teach them new tricks. Obviously, it is easier to train a puppy not to bark than it is an elderly dog, but this doesn’t mean it`s impossible.
Whether you have raised your dog from a puppy and missed teaching him to be quiet along the way or are getting an older dog from a… Continue reading

Dogs and Noise Phobias

Dogs and Noise Phobias

There are several important things that you need to be aware of when you are raising dogs. One of the things that you want to think carefully about is the idea that when you are raising puppies, working with various phobias that they might have is something that you want to do. Having a puppy that is scared of things can be tough – but there are some ways to prevent it from happening in the first place. And, even if there are noise phobias that… Continue reading

BENEFITS OF DOG TRAINING

BENEFITS OF DOG TRAINING

I want to share my opinion about the advantages of dog coaching. Thru coaching you may build a robust lifetime bond between you and your dog. A well-behaved dog is much more likely to become an active member of your family. Well-socialized, trained dogs make it easy for you to take them on vacations, to parks, and on visits to family members’ houses without it being nerve wracking for either of you. Training needs consistency, incentive and timing. The most important thing the majority of dog… Continue reading

When it Comes to Sleeping Arrangements – Does Your Dog Decide Where He Wants to Sleep in Your House?

Deciding whether your dog can get on your furniture is a big decision, bigger if you have a big dog. Furniture access can be inconvenient and for the dog, it relates to dominance. Your furniture, in particular your bed is your turf. It is a big point if your dog has access, and it is not two-way (Do you snuggle in your dogs bed?) So if you choose to allow it… Continue reading

The Necessity of Vaccination for Your Dog

The Necessity of Vaccination for Your Dog

Active immunization is the introduction into the body of killed or satisfied microorganisms or their products for the purpose of stimulating the body’s defense mechanism. This concept is also applicable to other species like the dogs. Before, the area of veterinary medicine has not yet realized the potential benefits of vaccinations. Until recently, veterinary experts have formulated certain solutions so as to combat the alarming increase of death in digs, in which, most of the causes are viral infection. With the inception of… Continue reading

Cesar Millan Dog Whisperer TV Show

Cesar Millan Dog Whisperer TV Show

The Cesar Millan dog whisperer TV show has been shown in over 80 countries across the world and is now in its sixth season.

The now very famous dog whisperer has also written a best selling dog training book entitled Cesar’s Way which was written on the back of his TV show.

Cesar Millan was born on August 27th 1969 in Culiacan Mexico. The young man got his early experiences in dog psychology by watching the dogs guarding and… Continue reading

10 Things You May Not Know About The Boxer Dog

10 Things You May Not Know About The Boxer Dog

Legend says when God was fashioning different breeds of dog out of clay, he came to his final task and decided to create the most beautiful dog ever and call it a ‘Boxer’.   But this new breed of dog was vain and rushed to see himself in the mirror before the clay was properly set and bumped headlong into his own reflection.  That accounts for the flat nose characteristic of the Boxer, and also proves that God really did accomplish… Continue reading

Train Your Puppy to Behave Like a Guide Dog in Less Than 6 Months

Do you know you can practically train any dog to behave like a guide dog in as little as six months? All you need to know is the secrets to good dog training.

It really is easy. I have succeeded in training regular dogs that I have found in the pound, on the side of the road, and other random dogs to behave as service animals.

It is true. Dogs want to behave properly. Most dogs like to… Continue reading

How to Start Basic Dog Training

How to Start Basic Dog Training

“How do you get your dog to sit when you tell him to? Mine doesn’t want to listen to me!”, “How does your dog heel so well?”,  “Wow! He comes when you tell him to!”  Does that sounds familiar? If it does, take some time to learn a little bit of basic dog training.

Starting to train your dog at a young age is crucial as the first few months of his life is when you will have the greatest influence on your pup. … Continue reading

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