June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
You may not be the type of dog owner who spends a lot of time training your pooch. It’s quite alright (most dog owners do not have the time). However, there are two basic commands that could literally save your puppy’s life and only takes a few minutes each day to instruct. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
You give your dog food and shelter in order to keep him alive. But there are three other things that he needs in order to stay healthy, happy, and improve the quality of his life. First, he needs regular exercise to keep his body in shape. Second, his mind needs to be stimulated to keep him alert and occupied. And third, he needs to be socialized continually in order for him to stay confident and happy. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
Your dog has finally reached his adulthood and this means that the period of training, adjusting, socializing, and more training have come to a stopping point (for the most part, that is). Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
Your adult dog needs the right amount of balance in his training. These needs include a regular dose of physical exercise, mental exercise, and the need to socialize. Providing your dog with these needs will keep him happy, healthy, and may even add extra years to his life. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
To apply the word “advanced” in conjunction with obedience training might lead one to wonder how obedience can be divided. A dog is either obedient or he’s not, right? However, there are higher levels of obedience training just as there are higher levels of training to be achieved in school and education. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
All dogs have one form of aggression or another and to some degree, it is perfectly natural. However, since our pets are domesticated then there is a certain level of calmness that we should expect from them. The most common aggression behavioral problem that dogs display is called “territorial aggression”. To sum up the definition of territorial aggression, it simply describes a dog that goes absolutely crazy whenever a stranger approaches their home. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
It’s time you make the right decision and enroll your pup into puppy school. Take the following example from a friend of mine, Jim Bonza: Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
Most puppy kindergarten classes introduce you and your puppy to the basic obedience commands that will be used throughout the dog’s life. The most common include sit, down, stay, come and heel. Other commands may include watch me and leave it. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
Puppy classes also provide a wonderful opportunity for puppies to get to know other people and puppies. This early socialization is vital for the puppy’s general well-being as it grows up. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Published in Dog Training
Most puppy classes show you how to physically handle your puppy, also called “social handling.” By handling puppies often and gently, they learn to accept being touched, including looking inside the ears, touching the teeth, and handling the paws and toenails. This gentle handling makes grooming much easier, especially combing, brushing, and checking for fleas, ticks, burrs and tangles in the hair. Read the rest of this entry »
