The Pet Wiki Q&A - Recent questions in Dog Training

how do i get my dog to listen to me

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:36:53 +0000

How can I train a spoiled dog not to beg at the table?

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 05:03:55 +0000

We adopted a dog from a friend who was no longer able to take care of her. She is a sweet thing, but has this annoying habit of begging at the table. Is there any way to get her to stop?

How can I teach my dog to be friendly to strangers?

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 05:10:42 +0000

I have a pug, and she really doesn't like new people. Is there anything that I can do to make her less nervous and barky around them?

How can I get my dog to stop barking at the gardener?

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 05:07:50 +0000

The gardener comes aroung about once every couple of weeks. When he comes in the house, he pets our dogs and they like him. If he starts working outside, they go crazy. Is there any way to get them to be quite while he's working. It's really only one dog that's the problem. That dog starts the other one off.

When should you use a muzzle on a dog?

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 07:27:13 +0000

Are there any times that a muzzle is called for?

How can I teach my dog to fetch?

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:00:33 +0000

My dog is pretty smart. I've taught her to heal and sit. How can I teach her to fetch?

Did Native Americans have pet dogs that helped them when they went hunting?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:12:03 +0000

Did Native Americans keep dogs as pets?

Can you train a deaf dog?

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:50:23 +0000

There's a really sweet dog at the shelter that I'm considering adopting. He's young, large and he's deaf. If I adopt him, will I be able to train him? I only want to teach him basic training. Is it possible to train a deaf dog?

How can I stop my dog from barking when we put him in a crate?

Mon, 27 May 2013 08:57:41 +0000

We're trying to crate train our dog before we take him on holiday. As soon as he goes in the crate, he starts barking and won't stop. How can we get him to calm down so we can enjoy our summer vacation with him?

What can I do to stop my dog from begging at the table?

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:41:05 +0000

We adopted a 4-year-old dog and she came with this annoying habit of begging at the table. I never give my dog scraps from the table and I don't let anyone else give her any either. What I do to get her to stop begging when we sit down for a meal?

How can I get my dog to use his new bed?

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:59:59 +0000

Our dog likes to sleep curled up on the carpet, We got him a bed because we thought it would make him more comfortable, but he doesn't use it. How can we get him to sleep in his bed instead of on the floor?

Can old dogs learn new tricks?

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:43:30 +0000

I'm looking to adopt a dog from our local shelter. They have a beautiful and sweet Lab that is a bit wild. She's 7 1/2 years old. I was wondering if it is possible to train her to be a bit less rambunctious and walk nicely on a leash. Can you teach an old dog new tricks?