DOG TRAINING INFORMATION

Crate Training

Maybe it’s a leftover gene from their ancient ancestors who ran wild, but dogs are denning creatures. ALL dogs are denning creatures, and it does not matter one bit what breed they are, whether they are male or female or how old they are. Dogs want a place where they feel safe and a place to call their own. And the fact is that if you do not provide a “den” for your dog, he will... ;[Read more]

Choosing a Vet for Your Dog

I got my Sugar Bear (a tiny toy poodle) for my twelfth birthday. Sugar Bear will be 19 years old this year, which puts me on the shady side of thirty. I credit Sugar Bear’s long and healthy life to three factors — good genes, good daily care (by me), and terrific health care (by his vet). You should use the same care in choosing a vet for your dog as you would use in choosing a pediatrician... ;[Read more]

Obedience Training And Your Dog

Obedience training is one of the most important and most effective things any owner can do for his or her dog. A properly obedience trained dog is a happy, productive and safe member of the family, while a untrained dog can be destructive and even dangerous. Dogs are designed by nature to follow leaders, and to look for that leadership. As pack animals, dogs naturally follow the directions of their... ;[Read more]

Training Your Dog To Be Off The Leash

Many dog owners are anxious to give their four legged companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush that important step. Dogs should only be allowed off their leash after they have become masters of all the basic obedience commands, such as walking at your heel, sitting and staying on command Another skill that must be completely mastered before the dog can be taken off... ;[Read more]

Basic Commands In Dog Training

There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm, obedient and faithful dog.  For one thing, obedient and trained dogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles with people or with other dogs.  Another reason is that many communities require that the dogs living in their neighborhoods be well trained.  This is especially true for many breeds thought to have aggression and behavior... ;[Read more]

Training Your Puppy – Start By Winning His Respect And Confidence

The basis of training any animal is winning its trust, confidence and respect. True training cannot begin until the animal has accepted you as its leader, respects you and entrusted you with his or her confidence. The mistake many puppy owners make is mistaking love and affection for respect and confidence. While it is certainly important to love your new puppy, it is also very important that the... ;[Read more]

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