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 …

by Greg Stannionis
Francis Bacon once said, “Nature to be commanded, must be obeyed.” When it comes to training a dog, this saying is very wise indeed. Dogs, as a species, are accustomed to a hierarchy structure of command and leadership. That’s the way they naturally function and would continue to function if we had not domesticated them to be pets. So they are accustomed to a structure where everyone-or every dog-has his place in the pack-from the alpha leader to the bottom or omega dog. When you teach your dog …

by Martin Davis
Teaching your dog obedience training is not easy, many people will advise you differently to what works best. Getting to know your dog and spending time practicing will bring you closer and you will soon understand each other.
Below we have listed tips and tricks to enable your dog to learn how to be obedient. Teaching your dog obedience training can be difficult but as time goes on you and your pet will be on the same page.
1. It is important that you build a strong relationship with …

Raising a German Shepherd can be rewarding experience. This loyal breed is well known for its intelligence, protective nature and ability to quickly learn a variety of commands. As with any you have this dog, the earlier you start the training the better. A dog really needs to be trained during the puppy phase.

Dogs naturally do many things that we don’t like – they chew, they bark, they pee and poo where they are not supposed to, and so on. It’s important to understand that they don’t figure out how to behave the way we want them to behave on their own. If you want a well-behaved dog, you must train him. In this article we’ll take a look at the basic dog training methods.

Dog destructive chewing seems to vary among dogs. Some absolutely love to chew on everything and anything. Some dogs could care less.