Taking a young puppy for a walk can be a start and stop affair! Puppies love to sniff everything and mark everything and will often stop dead when they encounter something unfamiliar to them. If this sounds like your puppy, I recommend you start dog training early and initially use a harness rather than be constantly pulling on the puppy’s neck or throttling him with a slip collar.
As the dog grows, you should progress to teaching him to walk correctly rather than allow him to tow you behind …

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If you have a new puppy or an older dog, it’s your responsibility to train it properly. A good, well trained dog is a pleasure to own; an untrained or badly trained dog can be a monster in your midst. Remember, your puppy or dog doesn’t understand what is right and what is wrong. You need to teach him. Your lessons should be enjoyable and FUN for …

Many dog owners nowadays struggle with the problem of house breaking and training. Although humane and gentle methods have worked to solve this problem, there are some owners that use drastic methods out of frustration and desire to have their pet house trained quickly.
If you are trying to teach a dog a certain behavior, you much know your pet and use methods that are appropriate for them. You could train your dog by constantly supervising it or by using a housebreaking aid like paper or a cage. You may also …

The most common myth about a dog’s eye sight, is that they are completely color blind. Dogs can in fact see colors just not as well as us humans. A dog vision does not recognize figures by their detail and texture like us humans, but instead by their shape and different form. A dog’s sight is no where near as good as our sight as humans as well. It is a thought out myth by how well dogs hunt and capture their pray but they have just become good at …

It is the ambition of every dog owner to have a well-trained dog. However, many dog owners do not take into account the amount of effort and time which is needed to train a dog properly. That is the reason why a number of mistakes are made which could be easily avoided with a little bit of common sense and effort.
Dogs are definitely not furry babies and children. Even though an average dog has an IQ of a 2-year-old human child, there are fewer similarities and more differences between dogs …

You may call your dog dumb, but how many times have his soulful eyes and beseeching paw made you pass him a treat under the table? The truth is that even dogs who are a little short on brains can be very clever!
The relationship between dogs and humans goes back thousands of years, and one reason that it has been so successful is because we communicate in a way that they understand. Consider your dog bringing a tennis ball to lay at your feet. Without any words being said, you …

You are walking down the street and the next thing you know, your normally loving dog becomes aggressive towards other dogs and people he sees. It’s enough to make you want to keep him inside all the time!
Exercise is essential for all dogs, and there are ways you can correct your dog’s behavior so you can both get out and enjoy the fresh air. Walks don’t need to be dreaded, just handled in a careful and consistent manner.
If your dog seems like he is about to become aggressive, divert him …

Dogs love to dig. Whether it is to bury a bone, look for a bone, or to just see what is underneath the dirt this time, dogs enjoy digging. Digging can not only ruin your yard, but it can ruin your relationship with your pet. Can you stop this behavior before it gets out of control?
Why does your dog dig? Does he just like the action and feeling or is there another reason lurking underneath? Figuring out why your dog is engaging in this undesirable behavior is the first step …

by Amy Nutt
Getting a puppy is an exciting time for both the family and the puppy. When a puppy comes into a home, it will be exposed to a variety of new sights, sounds, and places to explore. This can be a very overwhelming and stressful time for the little critter. It is important for the owner to help the puppy adjust and become a well-behaved adult dog. This will involve teaching it to listen to your commands and desensitizing it to new stimuli.
Most puppy behavior experts say the critical …

by Don De Good
It is not enough to own a dog, it is important that you are well-versed in training your pet. That we need to do to be efficient and use your time.
Owners must train the pets greatly with misbehaviour down the road and harass by neighbors is difficult to face it. It is worth it to have the dog training done as soon as possible.
How would that possibly occur?
How can you successfully bring into play dog training? There are a number of techniques out there and you can …