Articles — Puppy Training

  Training your dog is part of being a good pet parent.  Having a dog and not training him is like having a baby and letting him raise himself.  Dogs, like children, need guidance.  Potty and obedience training are imperative.  Training your pooch to do cute tricks, solve brainy puzzles, or teaching him to master the agility course are all optional but awesome. Even the best dog trainer needs a little help along the way.  Even the notorious dog behaviorist, Cesar Millan, was taught by his father and his grandfather.  No matter what your level, expert or novice, it is...

Table of Contents Sleeping Arrangements Eating Habits Pets that Dress Like People Humanizing - It is Nothing New The Psychology of the Matter The Dog Pack Are you Doing Your Dog an Injustice? Just because your dog sleeps in the bed with you, eats at the table with you, and has a full wardrobe doesn’t mean you’re humanizing your dog.  Or...does it? Maybe you’ve come to grips with the fact that you are guilty as charged.  You admit that you do indeed treat your dog like a human.  What on earth could be wrong with that?  He makes your world...

Introduction Although dogs are domesticated animals, there is still a part of them that long for the physical exertion that their cousins (snow dogs, wolves) still enjoy. Dogs love to run and chase other animals around for fun and for keeping themselves in shape. But if you don’t live near the fields where you can set your dog free and run around, there are suburban dog exercises that can keep you and your dog busy during early mornings and weekends. Frisbee Teach your dog to retrieve Frisbee. This dog exercise may be done in a small park or an open...

The Most Effective Dog Training Methods Training a dog is a lot like teaching a child.  Every dog, like every child, is unique.  Both have their distinct personalities, so what makes one tick might send another into a complete tailspin.  That is why one training does not fit all.  Find out what method, or combination of methods, best suits your pooch with this definitive guide on dog training.  Praise Training Fido has finally found out the answer to the question - “who’s a good boy?”  It’s HIM!  You can bet - he’s pretty darn proud of himself.  By nature, most...

Guide dogs are one of the more respected dogs in the world for their intelligence and willingness to help individuals who have particular disabilities. They are picked from birth with specific qualities that make them excellent for training and grow up to be a great help to society. In most cases, only certain breeds will become guide dogs because of their ability to follow commands and learn quickly. Out of all the breeds, you are likely to see Retrievers and German Shepherds helping blind individuals around the streets. The training process for guide dogs is long and difficult and not...