Choosing a person to train your dog is a very important decision. Knowing your dog’s personality can help you decide on which method of training will work for her/him. Of course you never want to choose a trainer who uses punishment or harsh methods. Your goal is to find a trainer who subscribes to humane […]
Dog Training
Dog training can be both fun and fulfilling. Unfortunately, it can also be a source of great frustration. For this reason it is important to learn to teach your dog.
Basic obedience training is necessary so that your dog will be pleasant to live with. Basic obedience includes being housebroken and responding appropriately to commands such as “sit,” “lie down,” and “come.” Once your dog has mastered these tasks, it is possible to train him to participate in dog shows.
Training Pups to Use a Litterbox
When the weather is pleasant, breathing in the fresh air enjoyable, walking the dog is great exercise for both human and dog. But those of us who share our lives with dogs know what it’s like to have to brave the elements when the weather turns nasty. It’s times like these, when we envy our […]
What to Do When Dogs Fight
Dogs often take a dislike to each other for no apparent reason, at least none that humans are aware of. Dogs that live together and otherwise are friends will sometimes fight over food or a toy or just an invasion of space when they don’t want to be disturbed. Hopefully some of these tips will […]
Training Your Dog in Case of Fire
Dogs often warn their family of a fire in the home, but sadly are often left behind. They sometimes are too fearful of leaving the place they think of as a safe haven no matter how dangerous it is in a disaster. Just as you train your dog to sit, come, stay, etc. you can […]
Dog Training in Relation to the Milgram Experiment
Pet Wiki contributor, Arie Menachem, alerted me regarding Leah Roberts of the Orlando Dog Training and Behavior Examiner, who wrote a thought-provoking article on the subject of Dog Training and its relation to the Milgram Experiment. I would like to share some of the highlights of the article with you. After World War II, Nazi […]
How do I train my dog?
There are basic commands which I’ll outline here that your dog should learn. These basics will keep your dog safe and well-mannered. HEEL – By now your dog should be used to its leash. Teaching your dog to heel mans that it walks beside you. Here are two ways to train your dog to heel. […]
The Importance of Leashing Your Dog
Leashing your dog – a subject close to my heart. When you leash your dog, it’s an important part of teaching that you are the pack leader. And you have control of your dog when leashed. I’ve heard many stories from people who tell me of their off-leash dogs that would never disobey a command. […]
Teaching Your Dog to Come on Command
Teaching your dog to come when called is probably the most important command he can learn. It may very well be a life-saver. Never ask your dog to come to you in anger or for punishment or to do something he may find unpleasant. The come command should always be a pleasant and rewarding experience. […]
Teaching Your Dog the Stay Command
Next to the command to come, the stay command can save your dog’s life. While challenging, it is very important to teach your dog the obey the stay. Dogs like activity, like to be with their people and may find this a difficult exercise. But teaching your dog to stay will pay off if you […]
Puppy Place
Celebrate National Puppy Day , March 23rd, by adopting a puppy. Of course, have a family discussion first and make sure your are all ready to make a commitment to take on the responsibility of puppy ownership. Before choosing a puppy, do your research. Choose a puppy that will fit into your life style as […]