You might be wondering why the ‘heel’ command is so important. Stop and consider the number of times you are out with your dog and your dog begins pulling on his leash to get ahead of you, or even more disconcerting, you find yourself walking way ahead of him. The ‘heel’ command will enable you [...]
First, if your dog barks because it is bored, it needs some exercise. Many dogs will need lots of exercise. Take your time to play with your dog and give it the attention it needs. Dogs that are constantly outside are especially prone to feeling lonely and bored. Give your dog chewing toys to keep [...]
If you are overweight and unfit, would you think it fair and reasonable for your boss to demand you do work that is physically demanding?
If you weighed a lot more than you should then you should be asking yourself, “Would I expect myself to be happy running a 160 meter long obstacle course, jumping over [...]
A dog that will retrieve anything that is thrown for it will be able to have a great deal of fun whilst doing his dog obedience training exercises.
If you thought that obedience training is all about sit and stay work, you would be wrong. You need to train your dog how to have some fun [...]
Many dog owners fail to recognize the importance of having a dog that comes when called until there is a problem, such as the collar or leash breaking, or the dog tearing free to chase a person or another animal. These situations can be dangerous for the dog, the owner and other members of the [...]
Training cats and dogs to use the litter box or to scratch at the door is simple if you start early. Usually the earlier the pet, the faster they will learn as long as they are weaned from their mother. The best performing dogs and cats have been started early and constantly praised for their [...]
Each breed of hunting dog has only one of its kind abilities and qualities; we shall look at each universal type of hunting dog breeds one by one. It is significant to keep in mind that hunting dogs are not violent by nature and are in fact some of the best natured and peaceful elaborated [...]
Adopting a dog is not a decision that should be made lightly. When you bring an animal into your home through adoption, you create a bond that lasts for a lifetime. You want to be sure you, your home and your family are ready to take the step.
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Teaching a dog tricks can be a very rewarding experience – contrary to some people’s belief. If you have unsuccessfully tried to train your dog up until this day you might want to take the following tips into account. Changes are, you made a cardinal mistake while doing your dog training. But don’t worry, you [...]
Most manufacturers clearly label their devices with stimulation levels. However, while each transmitter is different all of them will have an option to change the intensity of the stimulus or in fact adjust the correction type. It is important that you understand how these controls impact your dog. This will enable you to make the [...]