About Basic Obedience Commands
We all know that some basic obedience training makes dogs more fun to be around. What many of us don't know is that it has other, less obvious, benefits. Obedience training helps your dog see you as her leader, and it also gives her a mental workout--something that many canines need just as much...
Basic obedience commandsMarch 31st, 2011
Tricks are both enjoyable and extremely useful. Really, dog tricks are not much different from a person performing gymnastics, doing algebra, dancing, sinking a putt or playing the piano - all learned physical and mental skills, practiced to perfection. Similarly, dog tricks are no different from...
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Just like young children, puppies use their mouths to explore their world. Unlike young children, they also use their mouths to play, with you or with other pups. As you may already be aware, their teeth are like sharp little needles and a bite or nip from a pup can be pretty painful! This biting...
March 31st, 2011
Positive and negative reinforcement have become buzz words for animal behaviorists, but they are also concepts that you, as your dog's trainer, can use to help your pet develop into a well-behaved...
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There is nothing more frustrating than trying to chase a dog that plays "keep away" when you are trying to get it to come. Here are a few tips on improving your dogs response to the come command (commonly...
March 31st, 2011
Learning "How to turn the little critter OFF" is one of the most important tricks of the trade. Living with a dog on Duracell starts to wear thin once you realizes your dog's speed and endurance are...
March 31st, 2011
Teaching your dog the 'sit' commandWeigh out your puppydog's daily diet and take a handful of kibble. Give one piece to the pup to let it know 'the game's afoot', say "Rover, Sit" and then slowly move...
March 31st, 2011
It is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! If you adopt an adult or even a senior dog, you may be amazed at their ability to concentrate and learn new things. Adult dogs are often even easier...
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You've done your homework and you've used all the latest methods to persuade your dog to follow your every command. But your work isn't done. Training is a process, something that both you and your...
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