Archive for September, 2010

Taking your dog training off leash

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

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 ...

Eliminating problem dog behaviors - jumping and roaming

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Every dog owner must eventually deal with some unwanted behaviors on the part of their four legged companions. Some of the most frequently encountered training problems with puppies and dogs alike are jumping on people and performing those amazing feats of escape. Jumping up on people Jumping ...

Dog training - keeping your dog motivated

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Keeping the attention of a dog while training is not always easy. Dogs can be easily distracted, and it is important to not allow the training sessions to be sabotaged by boredom. Making training fun for the dog and the human alike is vital to creating a happy, well ...

Advanced dog training exercises

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Coming when called is a vital skill that every dog must learn, both for its own safety and that of those around it. A disobedient dog that refuses to come when called could easily be hit by a car, get into a fight with another dog, or suffer a ...

Dog training issues - refusing to come when called

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Many dog owners fail to recognize the importance of having a dog that comes when called until there is a problem, such as the collar or leash breaking, or the dog tearing free to chase a person or another animal. These situations can be dangerous for the dog, the ...

UTI in a Female Puppy: Six Symptoms of Female Puppy UTI

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

If you are constantly rushing your female puppy to the vet for recurring urinary tract infection (UTI), it would very much help if you know how to spot the symptoms of female puppy UTI before the condition worsens. Most frequently, owners do not realize that their puppy is suffering from ...

Training your dog the right way - the basics

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

In order to be considered properly trained, there are some basic commands that he or she must master. Understanding these basic commands is vital to the well being of the dog, the owner and the family. Learning just a few basic commands can go a long way toward ...

Training your dog not to chase cars

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

One of the most serious, and unfortunately most common, problem behaviors among dogs is that of chasing cars. Dogs must be trained as early as possible that chasing cars is not acceptable. That is because dogs that chase cars eventually become dogs that catch cars, and car plus ...

Training your dog not to fear loud noises

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Loud noises, such as fireworks, thunder and traffic, are one of the most frequently cited fears given by dog owners. It is natural for some dogs to be fearful of loud noises, but some dogs are so traumatized by thunder, fireworks and other loud noises that they are completely ...

Training the shy or fearful puppy or dog

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

With dogs as with people, some dogs and puppies are naturally more bold and daring than others. When you watch a group of puppies play, it will quickly become apparent which ones are bold and which ones are shy. Some of the puppies will hang back at the ...