Training Your Dog

It isn't always easy trying to understand dog behavior and dog myths have been around probably as long as man and dogs have walked side by side. While some myths are harmless, some can actually harm your dog if you believe them.

Does your dog dread nail trims and runs away upon seeing your clippers? Learn how you can ''clipper train'' your dog to love getting those nail trims.

Training your dog to walk by your side.

Throughout 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.

Dogs have pulled carts, wagons, sleds, and travois for centuries. Today dogs are hitched to rigs for fun. Following these five steps, you can teach your dog to pull a cart or a wagon.

For 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.

Directions on how to use a Comfort Trainer Head Halter for dogs from application to usage during training.

Rover may be your best friend, but if only he would stop raiding your trash can or barking at cars! Learn some secrets and tips from the pros on how to stop him from misbehaving.

Potty training your dog can be overwhelming. These are a few of the do's and don'ts of potty training a dog. They will help get your thought the training process.

Dogs are able to eat fruit and vegetables yet not all foods are safe for dogs consumption. This article focuses on the foods that are safe for dogs, as well as, unsafe.

Positive 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.

Though training a dog takes energy and time, it is possible to train a dog with some patience and hard work. Here are some tips and steps to follow to teach your dog how to sit, for instance, and how to train them to be a better canine.

Use positive reinforcement techniques to take the hassle out of trimming your dog's nails.

Did you know it is illegal to unreasonably attach a dog to a stationery object? Learn the laws in Houston, TX and prevent animal cruelty.

Training your dog not to jump on your furniture can be difficult, but it will save you the money and frustration of having to replace your furniture.

Too often we see dog training as something we must use harsh commands to get results. The reality is, if we can learn a positive approach training is more fun and the dog will learn faster. This article helps you learn this training technique.

Dogs have a natural instinct for living in dens, which makes crate training your dog easy. Read this article for tips to help with the process of house training your dog.

When 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.

We 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?

Do 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.

All dogs handle it differently when they are left alone. Separation anxiety is a serious problem in dogs, due to no fault of their own and should be handled carefully.

This article covers a simple way to potty train your dog. This technique even works for the older small dog, or rescue dog.

Force 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.

Cadaver 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.

If plan to crate your dog, use these simple, no nonsense tips to get your pet to love its crate.

Kerasote's observations led him to challenge modern dog training and handling theory, and his ideas deserve consideration.

The trick of "sitting up" is easily taught to small dogs, but should try not be included in a big dog's education, as it is difficult for them to preserve their balance.

Dogs can be very intelligent and owners need to realize that in the first step of dog obedience training.

Dogs need a special kind of attention when it comes to proper training. Knowing the right way to handle and treat your dog can mean the difference between a badly trained dog and a well trained dog!