05th October 2009
Typically when your dog is reaching for something on the counter-top, it is usually for a tasty treat. However, there are some dogs that go for anything within their reach. This behavior is more than likely your dog’s way of asking for attention.
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01st October 2009
Does your puppy get frightened when you try to put their leash on? Or maybe they incessantly chew their leash, and you can't get them to stop. In either case you an easily train them to accept their leash, so you can safely take them on walks and procee...
25th August 2009
Preparing Your Puppy’s Crate
It is best to place a towel or blanket in the crate so your puppy has a comfortable place to rest. If your puppy chews on the towel, be sure to remove it so they won’t choke on the any remnants and switch to a durable ...
12th August 2009
How to House Break Your Puppy Using Crate Training
It is important to remember that you should never use the crate as a source of punishment for your puppy. When housebreaking your puppy you must also remember to be diligent about giving them adequate...
08th August 2009
Choosing to crate train your puppy or dog is one of the best decisions you can make. When you crate train, you are also setting up the building blocks for the rest of your training. You will find that the crate is an extremely valuable tool to help you ...
24th July 2009
Why does my dog have "accidents" in the house?
When you were housebreaking your dog, they probably had an accident somewhere in the house. If you find that your dog consistently goes to one spot in your house to relieve themselves then there are two p...
20th July 2009
Most of the time when your dog continually barks when you are away from home, it is due to separation anxiety. This can be a very difficult problem to solve, but this article gives you some techniques you can use to stop your dog from being a barking nui...
20th July 2009
If you have a dog that incessantly barks both when you are home and away, then dealing with the problem while you are at home may also help prevent it when you are away. The key to correcting this barking is to have the right timing for reprimanding and ...
20th July 2009
When humans started domesticating dogs more than 10,000 years ago, we saw the promise of a very loyal and particularly vocal companion. Selective breeding was employed to induce barking in domestic dogs from wild wolves. Wolves don't bark, so in terms o...
18th July 2009
Acknowledge the signs dogs show when dealing with separation anxiety.
When your dog picks up that you will be leaving the house soon (keys jingling, putting on outdoor clothes, etc) they may begin to follow you around becoming very anxious (whining, tr...
18th July 2009
Each dog is unique, and thus will have different personality traits. Some dogs may only chew as puppies, and then grow out of it. While other dogs hang on to this trait for their whole life. Hunting breeds, such as spaniels, retrievers and hounds are pred...
18th July 2009
Separation anxiety is a very stressful problem that many new dog owners face. It is imperative to cure this behavior not for just for the sake of your own sanity, but also for the heath of your dog. Training your dog can be a very rewarding experience, as...
18th July 2009
You may think that it hopeless to try to stop your dog's destructive chewing, but not to worry it is possible to train your dog. It may not happen overnight, and it may take some effort and patience, but all your training will pay off in the end. Below ar...
18th July 2009
Dogs are pack animals, and the dog owner(s) are part of their pack. So when you leave, dogs with separation anxiety don't understand that you are not abandoning them, and will try to go with you or even try to prevent you from leaving.
With dogs being ...
18th July 2009
Dogs are instinctively aggressive animals. This was once a vital resource when they were in the wild, since they hunted and had to defend themselves. Even though this trait has been minimized through breeding, it can still be present in any dog. However, ...
