10 Tips for Choosing the Right Dog Trainer
Not every owner can hire “The Dog Whisperer” to train their dog. When a dog’s behavior is consistently bad, however, or if you are a first time dog owner, you may want to hire a trainer to teach your pet the basics. To this end, here are 10 tips for choosing the right dog trainer. The trainer should use techniques that do not harm the dog in any way. His methods should be above reproach and treat the dog fairly and firmly, but not in an unkind manner. Does the trainer get to know... [Read more]
House-training your Puppy
It would be great if puppies came to us knowing all there was to know. Unfortunately one of the things they don’t already know is where to go to the bathroom. This article details how new owners can housetrain puppy. Dogs are creatures of habit. Provide a routine makes them comfortable. It also makes housetraining easier to learn when things are done in the same way and at the same time everyday. Puppies need to go to the bathroom more often when they are young. They still need time to... [Read more]
Choosing the Right Crate for Your Dog
By nature, dogs are pack animals that live in dens. They take comfort in having their own secure area. You may have already observed your puppy finding a secure spot under a chair or bed. Offering your dog its own crate meets its instinctive needs and allows you some control in your housebreaking efforts. Crate Selection The first thing to do is decide on a crate. The crate or carrier should be big enough for your puppy to turn around and lay down. Giving your dog too much space allows it the option... [Read more]
How to Crate Train your Puppy
If you’re thinking a crate is a nice name for C-A-G-E, you’re right. But introducing your puppy to a crate is not like getting him ready to go to prison. To your puppy, the crate is a den and a natural way of life. The crate is a place of relaxation and safety for puppy. By nature, dogs are pack animals that live in dens. They take comfort in having their own secure area. Crate training, like housebreaking, can be a rewarding experience for both you and your puppy, but you have to be... [Read more]
Training your Puppy
Puppies need to go to school just like children. Good quality training is important if you want your puppy to grow up to be an obedient mature dog. Here are some tips to find a trainer that will care about your puppy as much as you do. Every puppy needs training. You can teach him commands that help him to become housebroken and crate trained, but in the long run, there is more that puppy needs to learn and you will burn out eventually. Ask someone that you trust about a puppy trainer. Your veterinarian... [Read more]
Does Your Dog Make the Grade? – Six Basic Dog Obedience Commands You Should Know?
As your kids load up their back-packs and head off to school, you might take a minute to see if your dog makes the grade when it comes to these basic obedience commands. As an avid 4-H member in my youth, I was active in dog obedience training for my dogs (a 55 lb mutt and Cocker Spaniel). I had great fun spending time with my dogs and after the training, they were even more delightful to be around. Personally I highly recommend obedience training, especially for large dogs. Here are some of the basic... [Read more]
