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- Proper Training Creates Happy, Healthy DogsWhen it comes to dog training there are several different methods of training, there are great debates about which method is the best.
- NILIF “Nothing in Life is Free” Training for DogsThroughout my time fostering dogs from the animal shelter, I have learned to use this program effectively. This program works to remove the “dominant dog” factor from your home.
Hiking with Your Dog Can Earn Your Dog a TitleFor a fit handler and dog, going on a hike in the woods with other owners and their dogs can be a fun way for your dog to earn a working pack dog title. My Rottie and I did, and here's how you and your dog can, too.
How to Use a Comfort Trainer Head HalterDirections on how to use a Comfort Trainer Head Halter for dogs from application to usage during training.
Positive Reinforcement Training: Tips and Tricks to Effectively Train Your DogPositive reinforcement training is a powerful way to train your dog. However, there are rules to follow and a few tricks of the trade for it to work. Learn how to train your dog using positive reinforcement training and bring the best out of your dog.
Unlawful Restraint of a Dog in TexasDid you know it is illegal to unreasonably attach a dog to a stationery object? Learn the laws in Houston, TX and prevent animal cruelty.
Basic Obedience Classes for Dogs Over 6 Months Old: Week OneWhen your dog is "too old" for puppy classes, he is not too old for beginner dog obedience classes. This is what my high-energy border collie mix and I learned together.
Dog Whistle Use and Safety for Your DogsWe have heard of dog whistles though many of us do not use it. Question is how safe they are for our dogs and how do we use them for the benefits of all involved?
Ten Steps to Train Your Dog to Go to MatDo you have a reactive dog that just won't stop whining, lunging, or barking at other dogs and people? Training you dog to go to a mat may be just save your sanity by reinforcing your dog's self-control.- Turning a Dog's Natural Behavior into Fun TricksTricks can go beyond the basic sit and lay down by using a dog's natural behavior and actions and turning them into tricks.
Force Breaking DogsForce breaking dogs is a practice often used when training hunting dogs and dogs learning boundaries of an invisible fence. There are a couple of do's and don'ts when using this force breaking method.- Keeping a Dog Happy While You Are at WorkPeople work. Dogs stay home alone. Finding a balance and providing sound, activities, energy outlets and safe zones will keep the dog sane and avoid issues like separation anxiety, boredom, too much energy and insanity.
Training Cadaver DogsCadaver dogs are often dogs that were abandoned by former owners for having too much energy. Cadaver dogs need a motivation in order to bother following a trail and then signaling their human handlers.- Tips on How to Help Your Dog Lose WeightEveryone feels like they need to shed a few pounds or so at least once in a while, but did you know being overweight is bad for your pets too? Here are a few techniques and ideas on how to help your dog lose weight.
Dogs and Howling - How to Stop Excessive HowlingHowling is a part of canine communication with many causes from boredom to separation anxiety to pleasure releasing activity as in calling to other family members. Discovering why the dog is howling is the key to changing and stopping it.- How to Baby-Proof Your DogBaby and child proofing your dog is an important undertaking for any pet owner who is or is about to become a parent. Here are the best ways to help your dog be gentle and safe around babies and children.
An Interview with Ted Kerasote, Author of "Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog"Kerasote's observations led him to challenge modern dog training and handling theory, and his ideas deserve consideration.- How to Care for Your Blind DogHaving a blind dog takes a little extra care and supervision.
My Secret Dog Training TipsAfter 20 years of being involved with dog training and finding them their forever homes, I have learned some simple tips to correct bad manners. Here are four tips I use all the time and have used even with my six dogs.- Training the Fearful Dog: How to Socialize Your Fearful DogFearful dogs may be terrified of people, children, other dogs, or some combination of all three. If you're living with a fearful dog and would like to socialize your dog and train away the fear, here's how to do it.
- 12 Ways to Help a Dog ConcentrateWhat do you do when the dog is not listening? Is the dog turning its back, racing off, sniffing? This is a dog who is unfocused and not concentrating on what you want them to do. There are 12 steps to remedy the challenge.
Twelve Ways to Distraction Proof Your DogReal life is filled with distractions. It can be a scary world for a dog. Instead of expecting your dog to be able to handle real life, educate them. How can you distraction proof your dog?
Dog Training and the Lotus SutraTraining a dog can be an enlightening experience when the Six Refinements of the Lotus Sutra are applied.- Dog Training Boot Camp Part 3- the "Down" and the "Stay"Teaching the "Down" and the "Stay" command will be the foundation for all learning for your dog. The "Down" and "Stay" may even save your dog's life.
- Signs a Dog May Be About to Bite YouEncountering an unfamiliar dog can be a scary experience, even if it is a friend or family member's pet. Here are the signs you need to learn in order to be safe around dogs. A dog exhibiting several of these indications may be about to bite.
Protect Yourself and Your Dog from Other Dogs While Taking a WalkTaking your dog for a walk should always be a pleasant and safe experience. Remembering a few simple precautions will help you keep you and your pooch safe and happy while out and about.
Heeling with a Deaf and Blind DogUsing a gentle training tool, Comfort Trainer, along with lure/reward and positive reinforcement methods, a deaf and blind Great Dane learns how to heel on leash.- Dog Training TipsHave been thinking about crate training your dog? Well, you may not be the only one. There are plenteous dog owners who look forward to crate train a dog in order to reduce its anxiousness, agitated behaviour and excessive barking habit of.
- Training Dogs Who Have Physical DisabilitiesWhether a dog is born with or develops a disability, any dog can be trained using positive reinforcement and cues that utilize what the dog can understand.
Teach Your Dog to Sit and StayTeaching your dog a few simple commands cements a bond between you and results in a happier, better-behaved pet.- Causes of Aggression in DogsWhen a dog is labeled as aggressive, what does it mean? Aggression takes many forms.
- Dog Training Tips You Can Use TodayWhether you have ever trained a dog before or not, you can benefit from some simple dog training tips. Training dogs does not have to be hard but you will need some patience and a lot of dedication.
The Importance of Exercise for Your Dog: Exercise Can Affect Physical Health, Mental Health, Behavior, Aggression, and TrainabilityIn addition to providing food and water, daily exercise is need that must be met for your dog's health and well being. Learn how important exercise can be for your dog.
Five Positive Leadership Exercises for the Family DogFive exercises everyone can do help puppies, new dogs and wayward dogs to acclimate to human life in a positive manner.- Dog Training Tips for BeginnersEasy to follow methods on training your dog, whether they are puppies, adolescents, or old aged dogs. These are basic concepts and idea that are proven to work pretty well.
- 6 Best Dog Training TipsDog training could be crucial, especially when you are not aware of how to train your dog. In this article, you will learn the basic trips to train your dog.
Basic Dog Training TipsDogs are pack animals that, by nature, all want to be the boss of the pack. Here are a few ways to get their attention and establish your unquestionable dominance ...- Over-Excited Dog? How to Change Seven BehaviorsDogs who jump, counter surf, chase, bark, dig are over-excited dogs. A few simple steps can change their behaviors and bring peace to the home.
- Keeping Your Dog from Pulling You when WalkingHow to keep your dog from pulling you on a leash.
How to Housetrain Your Dog Without Ruining the RugWith the purchase of three simple items, house training your new puppy can be easy. All you need to purchase is a cage, stain remover, and puppy treats.
