Dog Training Tips – Secrets For All Puppy & Dog Obedience Training
Here are what we regard to be the key concepts to successful dog training, and a short description of each:
★Bonding – Perhaps the most important aspect of building a successful relationship with your dog will be your rapport with him. If you make your dog into a close friend by doing such things as talking to him, playing with him, and taking him for long walks, your dog will be much more responsive and attentive when you are training him. Read more >>
A Look At The Line Between ‘Pet’ & ‘Animal’.
Dogs and Crowd Control
Dogs and Crowd Control
By Kristina N Lotz
Have you ever wanted to take your dog to a street fair, Saturday market, parade, or a pet expo but haven’t because you are afraid of controlling your dog in large crowds? Or, have you taken your dog to one of these events and then had to leave because you just weren’t able to control your dog? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Read more >>
Dog Problem: Rehabilitating a Fearful, Unsocialized Dog
Question from Theresa Pierce:
I’d like to socialize my dog better. She’s very skittish—a loud noise or pop startles her and when people try to be friendly with her she shies away. She’s good when I walk her about ignoring other dogs. They bark at her, but she keeps on walking with us—which I think is good. I’d like to improve her social skills around people and other dogs. I was thinking of taking her to a dog park. Do you have any suggestions for me? Read more >>
Pleasures On The Porch
It’s hard to read magazines and see advertisements about the sanctuary of home and garden when you are riddled by barking dogs next door or down the street. This can be caused by a spoiled dog, or a careless owner. Read more >>
Paying the Price of a Fat Pet
The New York Times had a really interesting article describing weight and pets. This is another direct affect of an owner to man’s best friend neglecting the health of their beloved pet. It is just another example of ways people do NOT care for their pets, whether it be through having a fat pet, or neglecting to train their dogs to be productive and valuable members of society. Read more >>
Dog Photos
Just showing how literal humans can be in how much control they allow their dogs to have… Read more >>
The Freedom Leash & The Dog Whisperer
It can be so exhausting to go somewhere and be bogged down by multiple dogs pulling you in every direction. It can be just as stressful for someone walking by who gets tangled up in your dog’s leashes as well… Read more >>
Dogs & Anxiety
Sometimes the reasons why dogs are misbehaving is not only because they were not properly trained or cared for, but also because they may have some anxiety buried beneath all of the aggression or anger they may be showing. Read more >>