If you have a dog that absolutely loves food, you should know this can be a great motivating force you can use to your advantage when it comes to training. Whether you are wanting your dog to learn the basic commands like sit and stay, or perhaps have some more elaborate tricks in mind, using …
Experts cannot agree on a universal approach for all dogs regarding successful dog training methods. Instead, a more individual approach needs to be taken to assess dogs’ behaviors and the types of training that work for them. Working on a one to basis with dogs showing distinct behaviors can help to get to the cause …
Many prospective dog owners are disheartened when they discover that many dogs are not inherently the well-behaved, attentive friends we see in movies and on television. They, like children, require regular, positive guidance and patience in order to develop into the puppy we desire. The consequences of not training a dog can range from owner …
Having a trained pet provides many benefits for both the pet and the owner. For your fur babies, training keeps them healthy and disciplined. For the owners, trained pets may become a source of entertainment, socialization, security, and stress relief. In this post we will discuss the benefits of enrolling your pet in training. However, …
Wondering what training method to teach your dog? With so many different training techniques available it might feel a little overwhelming, especially if you are new to dog training. Currently, the world’s most popular method of dog training is positive reinforcement. Unlike other forms of training, positive reinforcement doesn’t use any punishment for bad behavior. …
Many dog owners don’t feel they need to train their four-legged friends, however, every dog expert will tell you that it is vital. Here are some of the reasons why you should train your dog and use positive reinforcement. Training teaches dogs how to stop unwanted behavior: If your dog is jumping up on people, …
Do you ever look at your dog and wonder how they’re feeling? Just like humans, you can read a dog’s body language by paying close attention to some of their movements, actions, and appearance. We’re going to help you decode your pet’s body language so the next time you’re wondering how they’re feeling, you can …
For many people, pets are irreplaceable. Therefore, if your pet is acting unusually, it can be stressful and worrying. The good news is that most acting out are due to some external factor that can easily be corrected. To better understand why your pet might be acting strange, though, see if any of these situations …