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19th September 2009
"Sit! Heel! Fetch!"
...you utter the command, and yet, after months in puppy obedience classes, your pup is still more interested in what smells "like that" on this bush - hahaha!
OK, I'm being a little cruel - but yours is not an isolated case. I'l... Read >
Author: Anita Watson15th September 2009
If you have ever tried to train a dog, you have recognized the fact that you have to utilize different techniques to make sure that your dog picks up different skills. Not only does this ensure that you can hold your dog’s interest but it also helps you... Read >
Author: Liz Funkhouser11th August 2009
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 ... Read >
Author: Joseph M.05th August 2009
The treatment program must be based on the type of problem, your household, the immediacy of the situation, and the type and level of control that you require. A good behavioral history is important to determine cause, motivation and potential reinforcing... Read >
Author: jake 11th July 2009
Teaching a dog obedience commands is very essential to the relationship between dog and owner. This is because it makes it easier to communicate with your dog, thus being able to immediately eliminate any behavioral problem. Also, dogs being as loyal a... Read >
Author: Doggie-Tips17th January 2009
Let's face it, as a new dog owner, you probably haven't thought too much about puppy socialization. However, this is a very important part of dog training. Many cases of canine aggression could have been prevented if the dog's owner had only known how t... Read >
Author: Darlene Norris24th November 2008
Owning a dog can be one of the most enjoyable things that a person can do. By taking care of the dog, they will provide you with a lifetime of loyalty and love that is often unmanaged by any human. At times, however, there may be problems with being a pet... Read >
Author: dwaser06th October 2008
Obedience Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy. Contrary to public opinion, obedience training is not some method by which a dog learns to perform some necessary but artificial activity on command. One very good reason for i... Read >
Author: Allen McDaniel20th May 2008
The use of remote dog trainer had gain popularity among pet owners, pet trainers or handlers. It is used to train pets and for behavior modification. It is a device that allows owners to reinforce commands even from a distance. Distance may vary in some m... Read >
Author: Jennifer J06th February 2008
Teaching basic obedience skills to a dog can be exciting as well as challenging. Having problems on where to begin?
The first lesson in obedience is to get your dog to pay attention to the commands. You want to start by calling his name and then using ... Read >
Author: Paul Easton26th July 2007
We have all heard of animal shelters where stray, lost, unwanted, abused, and neglected pets can be found. Some of these animals are found on the streets and others are dumped there by their owners who for various reasons no longer seem to want their fait... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru30th June 2007
Before you can learn the advanced obedience commands, it is vital that you first learn the basics and the ?lie down' command is one of the first that you should teach. Generally the earlier in your dog's life that you teach the command, the faster and eas... Read >
Author: Kelly Marshall27th May 2007
It is really challenging as well as exciting to teach the basic obedience skills to your dog when teaching is avoid of any type of punishment or humiliation. Your endurance will surely make you a good teacher and your dog a good learner.
Dogs general... Read >
Author: peter john07th March 2007
A simple scan of a pet catalog will show you a huge variety of available dog obedience equipment and supplies. Your dog training goals will help you decide what you need.
Ok… So you have a new dog or puppy and you bought a dog bed, food and water b... Read >
Author: Ira Nelson17th November 2006
Sit Stay Fetch Review
Sit Stay Fetch is one of the most comprehensive and complete dog ownership training books about. It is over 150 pages full of all the latest techniques and training methods that apply to all dog breeds from a new puppy upwards.
... Read >
Author: Mark Bailey16th November 2006
Ethology is the science that studies behaviors of a species under natural situations. Therefore, it studies instinctive and non-instinctive behaviors that are typical of a species.
Dog whispering is a training technique based on canine ethology. So, it... Read >
Author: Rodrigo Trigosso13th April 2006
Dog training is the process of teaching a dog to exhibit certain desired behaviors in specific circumstances. Some examples are:
* Teaching a dog basic obedience commands (part of obedience training)
* Teaching a dog to perform tricks casually or for ... Read >
Author: Hagar Lagarto25th March 2006
Does your little toy dog know who is in charge? Or do they think they are in charge? Some people are not bothered that their little toy dog seems to run the household and may mistakenly call this being "spoiled." A better description would be lack of... Read >
Author: Connie Limon22nd November 2005
Rewards just may be the single most important motivator in shih tzu training. Obedience training through the use of rewards and other positive reinforcements has long been recognized as the most effective method of reaching most dogs and getting the best... Read >
Author: Connie Limon22nd November 2005
Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen on all kinds of dogs. Shih tzu puppies and adult shih tzu alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than... Read >
Author: Connie Limon
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