Puppy House Training Using Crate Training

The use of a crate in puppy house training is highly debated amongst experts and dog lovers alike. Some swear by it in terms of housebreaking a puppy but others do not like the idea. It is one of those training options that you have to decide upon for yourself, but the fact remains that the crate is one of the most effective forms of house training known today.

When puppy house training, the crate can be used to create Read more

House Training & Your Dog’s Breed

It is a fact that housebreaking a dog and the results you should expect depend on a lot of factors. Although it is a hotly debated topic, it is a fact that the breed of your dog can and will affect exactly how long it will take you to train him or her to go outside and even a to go to the toilet. Some people refute this but there are trends that have been proven across breeds as to which ones are more likely to pick up the principles immediately and which ones will take longer.

Take Labradors for example. When housebreaking a dog, if you have a Labrador Read more

How To Stop Common Dog Problems

If you are experiencing problems with your pet you probably want stop common dog problems.  Canine behavioral issues, such as aggression, excessive barking, biting, chewing, jumping up, etc., can be very annoying, destructive and even dangerous.  These bad habits can create a very unpleasant pooch that is disliked by your visitors and neighbors and can make your home life a misery.

The best way to stop common dog problems is to prevent Read more

7 Great Puppy Training Tips

Dogs need an early education for proper development, so you might find puppy training tips useful in your endeavor to raise a dog that is happy, healthy, obedient and friendly.  This is especially true if you are a first time owner.

What you need to understand is that teaching a pup is not difficult, cruel or a waste of your time.  Just like children, what they learn in the beginning stages in their life influences the overall personality that they will exhibit when they are fully grown.  Therefore, following the right puppy training tips can make a positive impact on how you approach training and how well it is accepted by your pet. Read more

Basic Dog Obedience Training

Basic dog obedience training needs to be taught to all dogs.  It doesn’t matter if they are large, medium, small, young, old, a purebred or a mutt.  All canines can benefit by learning obedience and so can you!  In fact, you will find that it is one of the best things you can do for your pet.

What does basic dog obedience training do for your animal?  It does many great things including:

• Opens a line of communication between you and your pooch.
• Provides him with mental stimulation. Read more

Choosing a Breeder Checklist

Choosing the right breeder isn’t only about finding someone who breeds the type of dog you want but also means finding a person who has experience breeding, is reputable, loves the particular dog breed they produce and wants to help it become healthier and stronger.  The following is what you need to look for when choosing a breeder.

A good breeder…

• Should be registered with the kennel club of your nation and/or the breed club of your nation.  National clubs will typically only associate themselves with reputable individuals.   Though there is no guarantee Read more

Buying A Puppy Checklist

You’ve decided to buy a puppy and are excited about bringing the little four-legged bundle of joy home.  WAIT!

Before you get ahead of yourself do you know what you are getting yourself into?  Can you provide the dog with a happy and healthy life for all the days of his life?  To help you determine if you are making the right decision, consider the following: Read more

The Importance Of Basic Dog Commands

Basic dog commands are essential to every canine’s education.  Even if they learn nothing else, fundamental obedience is required to give you control, provide them with direction and to teach them that you are the pack leader.  A canine that lacks this type of training can develop serious behavioural problems, such as possessiveness of objects, food and people and aggression.  An untrained pet will not listen to you and can cause serious problems within your home and in public.

What are basic dog commands?  Read more

Stop Dog Jumping Up On People

You can teach your dog to stop jumping up on people if this is a behavioral problem he has developed.  However, before you begin to rid him of this issue you first need to think about when and how it started.  For instance, did you allow or encourage your puppy to jump up when they greeted you or when you played?  Although you’re intentions might not have been to make your pup think that jumping up is acceptable, this is exactly what has happened.

Knowing why your pooch jumps is the first step because it makes you aware of the roll you’ve played in his development of this behavior.  Your awareness will prevent you from continuing to encourage the action.  The second step is to do something constructive to deter the problem.  This is achieved by making it clear Read more

More Advanced Obedience Training

Teaching your dog basic obedience is the perfect beginning to his education, but more advanced obedience training is required to improve his skills and so you can do more with him.    After all, a dog that is extremely well behaved, and can be trusted to obey on command, is a welcome member of your community and can be taken just about anywhere, even without a leash.

However, you might be wondering, what more advanced obedience training should you teach your pooch and how far should you take his learning?  Read more

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