Training

Are You the Alpha?

Do you have a four furry feet friend with the personality of a little napoleon and aggressive and stubborn tendencies? Not cute since your dog isn't a puppy anymore? Your probably not going to believe this,but the reason why your dog acts that ...

The Truth About Crate Training Your Puppy

Crate training your puppy isn't as hard as a lot of people believe it to be, because it is actually very natural for a dog. In the wild, dogs seek out a safe, dry bed or space for themselves, (called a "den"). Crate training uses this natural...

The Most Effective Tricks To Train Your Furry Friend

The Most Effective Tricks To Train Your Furry Friend By fcobert3434 Teaching your dog tricks can be a great deal of fun. It can also help to make them smarter, and for you to have more control over your pets. There are some basic commands that sh...

Stopping Dogs From Eating Poop

Quite literally a preference for poop in your dog's diet can be crap (pardon the pun) for the whole family. Not only is it disturbing to view, it is also not the best source of vitamins and nutrients for your wonderful dog, and let us not dwell...

Schutzhund Training For Your Dog

Schutzhund dog training is a sport that developed in Germany in the early 20th century as a means to examine various German Shepherd breeds for potential employment as police dogs. Instead of using a dog's appearance as a means of deciding if t...

How to Relate To Your Dog on His Terms

Dogs are simple creatures and not complex thinkers about the situation at hand. They have very simple rules for all that they do. The way to relate best to them is by "speaking" their own language. In order to do this, you needs to understand ...

Puppy Potty Training Lessons

House training your dog requires lots of patience, commitment and consistency. Following these puppy potty training lessons and you will help minimize accidents in the house. You have to expect there is going to be some accidents if you're rai...

Leader of the Pack - 5 Ways to Establish Yourself As the Alpha Dog

As mentioned in practically every article on dog training, dogs are pack animals, and there is always a "leader of the pack". You need to ensure that your dog understands that YOU are his or her leader. It is only through this hierarchical rela...

Training Your Dog To Respond Immediately To An Emergency Command

Canines often act on their impulses. For example, if they see a squirrel scurrying away, their instinct drives them to immediately give chase. If your pet is agitated by large vehicles, he may race after them whenever they drive by. In most ci...

Puppy Socialisation - Having Fun With Your New Puppy

Bringing home a new puppy is a bundle of fun. Puppy socialization is the most important thing you need to focus on before your puppy reaches the age of 12 weeks. This puppy socialization period is known as the 'window of opportunity' because...