Puppy Training: Start By Getting Your Puppy To Follow You With “Come, Let's Go”

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

When bringing home a new puppy the first moments you spend together are precious and will form a bond between you two. It's a live toy and you have no idea what to do with it except to watch it for hours at a time as the explore their new surroundings in their cute and entertaining demeanor.The more you spend time with your puppy the greater the bond will grow in the course of your life. To... [MORE]

Make Your Dog Roll In Ecstasy By Following These 3 Tummy-Rubbing Tips

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Are you aware that there is a area of your dog that you can rub and it will make them swoon to a point that they may curl up in a ball of ecstasy? Do you happen to know where this spot is? Of course you do it's their belly! Rubbing a dogs belly will make them fall in love and you can even get them to fall asleep this way.  I have successfully made my Chihuahuas snooze by rubbing their bellies... [MORE]

Puppy Training: Introducing Your New Puppy To Going Up & Down The Staircase

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

When you are using a stairway it can be a very fun and positive way to train your puppy. When you are first starting out you should try to use a short stairway so you do not cause them any anxiety or strike fear into them when dealing with their first stairway. If you have no choice but to use a long stairway, then simply start with the first five or six steps from the bottom. (Note: these... [MORE]

Neat Dog Tricks: Invite Him To The Dinner Table!

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Do you wish you dog could do those amazing tricks you see off of television? Imagine how fulfilling it would be if your dog could do those fun commands, like jumping into his own chair so that he can eat with the rest of the family. Why don't you give it a try?Why would you want to teach your dog this trick? Well if you love your dogs as much as I do and seeing your beloved dog with those sad... [MORE]

Dog Tricks: How To Get Your Dog To Jump Into Your Lap On Command

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Have you ever noticed that dogs absolutely love to jump into things and on top of them? Why do you think this is? Simply because they are dogs! It's just part of their playful nature. In fact, the real challenge usually comes from trying to get them out from wherever they jumped into. And it is so much fun if you can teach your dog to jump into your lap on command.Most dogs want to be lap dogs.... [MORE]

Dog Shows: What Exactly Is A Dog Show?

Thursday, April 26, 2007

If someone where to say “dog show” what would that term bring to mind? Unless you have seen competitions on TV or have been to a dog show live, you may not have an idea of what a dog show actually is.A dog show is basically an elimination-type tournament that consists of many rounds and semifinal rounds that will lead up to the selection of one main winner. This winner wins the title called... [MORE]

Dog Leash Training Tip: Use A Diversion To Keep Your Dog's Attention

Monday, April 23, 2007

A leash does not come as natural as one would like it to be.  This might be the hardest thing you will have to teach your puppy. Trying to convince your puppy that you are to be the center of attention and not everything else that's going on around her. And because puppies can be easily distracted by the many other very exciting things that move and make noise this is going to be a challenge.... [MORE]

Dog Leash Training: Teaching Your Dog The “Let's Go” Command

Monday, April 23, 2007

Are you willing to make the changes necessary to training your new puppy? When training a new puppy there will be many new situations you will need to become accustom to. Especially when it comes to showing them the basics. In today's article we are going to discuss a simple method that can help you leash train your dog and teach them to obey the “let's go” command.To be most affective you... [MORE]

Clicker Training - How Does it Work?

Monday, April 9, 2007

Click the clicker. Now give your dog a treat. Again, click the clicker. Follow through with another treat. And again – yes you guessed it – click the clicker and immediately give your dog the tasty snack. Sounds simple, doesn't it? Believe it or not your dog may build that in mind/treat/clicker connection in less than 10 clicks! Some dogs may take longer but when it comes to pleasure most... [MORE]

Teach Your Dog A Classic Trick

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Got trouble getting your dog or puppy on there back, it may be helpful to work on the “Roll Over and Play Dead” exercises. Here are some exercises to get them on their back. As with other tricks, make it a game for them by using a toy or treats. This way, you won't have to fight them to lay on their back.A rollover is nothing more than a Down position with a twist to the stand position. To do... [MORE]

Adopting An Adult Dog

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Adopting an adult dog is quite different from bringing home a puppy. Their adaptation to your way of living will largely depend on their previous treatment and environment. In most cases, firm rules and abundant kindness will win them over. Time is in your favor, so use it! If you expect the dog to adapt in a few days or weeks, change your thinking: It will be six months to a year before they... [MORE]

Weaning Your Puppy The Right Way

Saturday, December 30, 2006

The time has come to teach the puppy that they need to depend upon something besides milk for his food.  The process is called weaning and is made up  changing of a pup's diet from liquid to solid.  Dog owners consider weaning to be that instant in time when one takes a pup from his mother.  But weaning actually takes place both before and after a pup is separated from his mother.  During that... [MORE]

3 Types Of Dog Training Devices

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Monitors: When training your dog first to be responsible in your home, you want to be aware the moment that an inappropriate behavior occurs because corrections need to happened then a long time after the fact are worthless.  When the  behavior is occurring is your  time you can teach your dog right from wrong.  There are commercial motion sensitive devices that will blurt out a sound to let... [MORE]

Dog Crates and Dog Toys For Training

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Most dog trainers are big believers in crate training. The advantage of crate training a puppy is that it provides a safe place for the puppy away from the routine daily activity, prevents you from attempting to over-train your puppy, and teaches your puppy to hold its self from going to the bathroom until you provide them with the appropriate elimination spot. Crates come in many styles.... [MORE]