Positive or Punishment Training for Your Dog
Let us take a moment to visualize. You have recently gotten a dog, a young puppy perhaps who is approximately 10 weeks old. Very young and easily impressionable at this point, they must be left at home for approximately 9 Continue reading
Choosing a dog trainer isn’t an simple job and is important for the welfare of your beloved pet. The dog trainer needs to have the capability to teach your dog the necessary skills for a good behaviour and making your life with your dog enjoyable. A dog Continue reading
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When I was about 10 years old, I used to love watching this show called “That’s My Dog”. It featured two teams of a dog and his owner in a competition to see which one was the ultimate duo. One of my favorite moments in the Continue reading
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Praise is one of the most powerful training tools dog owners have at their disposal. Using praise can not only teach, it can motivate too. Dog’s are people pleaser’s, they want to make us happy. When praise is used properly it lets the dog know that he/she has Continue reading
I have found that repetition and patience work the ideal for a stay command. First, The dog has got to learn the ‘sit’ or ‘lay down’ commands.
I’m a large fan of using hand signals with dogs. A finger held up as sit, a hand held palm forward like Continue reading
There are so many theories and schools of thoughtThis day in the realm of dog training advice; it can become difficult to know which method is the correct one. Do you use a rolled up newspaper or a treat to housebreak your dog? Is crate training really the Continue reading
Dog breeds are certain types of dogs which have distinctive looks and temperament. Dog breeds can reveal a lot about the size, appearance, and personality of a canine. Doing research to find out which dog breed will suit your personality and lifestyle is essential. Dog breeds are plentiful and you can always find a reputable dog breeder, but it is important that you understand the dog breed you’re interested in before going to the dog breeder.
Size should be a factor when deciding on which type of breed would be best for you. Naturally, if you live in a small house or apartment, a smaller dog would be better, where as aBigger dog would be bettersuited with aHuge yard or out in the country.
There are different dog breed groupings consisting of: The Sporting Dogs…The Hound Dogs…The Working Dogs…The Terriers…The Toy Group…The Non-Sporting Dogs.
The Sporting dogs were developed as bird dogs. These include the Pointers, Retrievers, Setters, Spaniels and others.
The Hound dogs were developed to hunt using sight (sight hounds) or scent (scent hounds). These include the Beagle, Coonhound, Bloodhound and others.
The Working dogs were developed for a variety of jobs, including guarding property, guarding livestock, or pulling carts. These include the Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, Bernese Mountain Dogs and others.
The Terrier dogs were developed mainly to hunt vermin and rodents and to dig them from their burrows or dens. These come in various sizes, from Continue reading
1. Start Training Early- Six to eight weeks is the best time tostart training, this can vary a Littledepending on the breed. It is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks though.
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DOG TRAINING: Train the owner & the dog.
It is imperative that the owner or a dog be trained at the same time a puppy or adult dog is in training. Why? There are several good reasons:
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