About Basic Obedience Commands and Dog Activities
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 commands
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Dogs or owners behaving badly? Dear Labby's here to guide you through every dog park pickle. And don't forget to check out Dog Park Etiquette: Part 1 and Dog Park Etiquette: Part 2. Someone brings their small children into the dog park where your friendly but exuberant dog (and many others) are...
May 18th, 2011
Summer's on the way dog park here you come! And here comes Dear Labby with advice for all your dog park quandaries... Missed Part 1? Check it out here. Someone is letting their dog run off leash in an on-leash area This isnt jr. high school and youre not the hall monitor. If the dog isnt...
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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...
March 31st, 2011
The Jock Plays a vigorous tug of war with you, and is then ready to sprint to the dog park Is always frisking around, and sniffing out new scents and experiences May come from a breed that was developed...
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...
March 31st, 2011
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...
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Fetch is a great form of both mental and physical exercise. When structured properly, it's also a terrific way to practice impulse control and consistent obedience. Structured inappropriately, it can...
March 31st, 2011
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