Most people who choose a smaller dog for a pet, do so to enjoy the company of a little companion around the house. Because your pet will be sharing your living space, the obedience training for your small dog is very important. Often a smaller dog is both intelligent and headstrong, and will probably try [...]
Dog training devices may be as simple and familiar as the traditional leash and collar, to much more sophisticated electric collars for training and behavior modification, as well as underground electric fences to keep your dog in a certain area. By knowing which device to use for helping with your dog’s obedience training, or to [...]
During my routine early walk in the morning with my dog, we came across a dog running loose. Normally, that in itself is no reason for alarm. But,because I already was pretty experienced in recognizing aggressive behavior in dogs, I could easily tell something about this dog’s approach was wrong. the dog that was coming [...]
Is your dog one of those that is so excited to get outside that he runs out the door in front of you? If so, you will be glad to learn how to stop this problem. The good news is that is is not all that hard a problem to correct. You will want to [...]
Our canines can be like our family – so watching their health is a important concern. At times we have to take measures to make sure that our pets get the care they deserve. Sticking with a check-up schedule with your pet doctor is a manageable and effective plan of action. This is all it [...]
Dog Grooming Courses Video Introduction: If you are thinking of buying a brush to groom and brush your dog, you must remember that, when it comes to those different types of grooming and combing, one-size-fits-all is not what you should be looking for. Tools that are used for grooming a dog has their own individual [...]
Have you ever come home to find that while you were gone, your puppy or dog has been busy chewing up your shoes, your remote control, pillows, perhaps a book you were enjoying, or God knows what? If that’s the case, you will need to train your dog to stop chewing your things right away. [...]
Dog lovers all over the world enjoy watching dog show competitions. The dog shows are a great way to show off one’s prized pet. Show dog training requires your dog to not only become very obedient but also to stay calm during the probing of a judge while his confirmation is being examined. During his [...]
Schutzhund Dog Training is the highest level of dog training, using very advanced training methods. It takes a special dog to be able to perform as a Schutzhund dog. Originally Schutzhund traiing began in Germany as a test of a German shepherd dog’s ability to perform as a police dog. Schutzhund is actually the German [...]
I got up this morning thinking about how much uncontrolled dog barking really bothered me. That is due to laying awake listening to my neighbor’s insane pack of dogs barking at coyotes all night long. This gave me plenty of time to ponder all the many nearby dogs with barking problems, and the various reasons [...]
During my routine early walk in the morning with my dog, we came across a dog running loose. Normally, that in itself is no reason for alarm. But,because I already was pretty experienced in recognizing aggressive behavior in dogs, I could easily tell something about this dog’s approach was wrong. the dog that was coming [...]
West Highland White Terriers are small-bodied, tireless, inquisitive dogs that also make amazing pets. But circumstances also vary. Their small built means not all family settings may be good for them, e.g. homes with small kids, or homes that will still grow. The West Highland White Terrier Club of America says the dogs are not [...]
Dog Grooming Tools Video Introduction: Grooming and brushing a dog is not quite as simple as it sounds. If you think you can use any of the several types of brushes available to groom and brush your dog, you will be so wrong. Each of the grooming tools available in the market is meant for [...]
Lhasa Apso Pups Video Dear fellow Lhasa Apso lover, Probably of the the most challenging aspects of working with nipping and biting in the Lhasa Apso is that it quite often starts when the Lhasa Apso is a puppy. The behavior, when the puppy is small, is often considered pretty cute. A tiny Lhasa Apso [...]
Dog training can actually be an enjoyable task rather than the painful chore most would view it as. It is always very important for a dog owner to understand that dog training is not going to happen overnight, it will in fact take a little bit of time, which means patience is an absolute must. [...]
Just a few days ago something happened on my block that made me want to write this article. My neighbor’s beautiful chocolate Lab Clyde, got himself run over when the car he was chasing hit him. Clyde had been a really cool dog and all the dog lovers in the whole neighborhood were saddened by [...]
The idea of providing a special place where dog owners could send their pets for the day first became popular in the year 1987 in California. The idea of opening a dog day care center has caught on and has in fact become very popular today. Most dog owners are however not even aware of [...]
Of the various types of aggression issue dogs may have, aggression towards people tops the list as the worst of these issues. A dog that has begun acting aggressively towards people may be just one step away from biting a family member or a visitor to your home. If your dog is showing any signs [...]
Clicker training puppies is an effective training method for training dogs to learn desired actions like going potty outside or learning a new obedience command. Clicker training is based on positive reinforcement in which you reward your dog for performing desired behavior instead of punishing them for doing something bad or wrong. When a desired [...]
Stop Dog Jumping For Good! When considering methods for stopping your dog from jumping up all the time, it is important to understand why she is doing this in the first place. She does it because she is so so excited to see you and be with you! It is not uncommon for doggy even [...]
If you have a puppy or are thinking about getting one it is important to know how to care for your puppy. The result of good puppy care is a healthy, well adjusted and well behaved dog. 1. Feeding You should get your puppy after it has been weaned, so feeding your pup will be [...]
The Boston Terrier was originally meant for pit fighting, so anybody interested in training it need to prepare for some personality issues. For example, did you know that Boston Terriers can actually be stubborn sometimes, or even hard to housebreak? To remedy this concern, it is important to put the dog under Boston Terrier [...]
Sadly some unfortunate dogs have developed unhealthy levels of fear. The dog will have such a high level of anxiety that he will become aggressive. The source of the fear is usually something traumatic that happened to them in the past, such as severe neglect or some kind of abuse. On other occasions some dogs [...]
For those of you who have a dog that displays aggression over his food bowl, you will want to stop this kind of aggressive behavior. That is because the aggression over his dog food could easily develop into other types of aggression-and possibly end up causing some serious problems, including someone getting bit. The watch [...]
There are many dog breeds eager for the opportunity to hoard obedience points, or round up sheep. But there are only a few that are eager to do it to please their masters to the umost level, and the shetland sheepdog has got to be one of them! On sight, the breed’s luxurious coat is [...]
There is some uncertainty about the history of Great Danes as some reports claim the breed originates in Tibet and others say Great Danes originate as part of the Irish Wolfhound and Greyhound family of dogs. Great Danes are an old breed and for a long time have served as much loved and loyal companions [...]
Lhasa Apso Puppies Video A Lhasa Apso dog is a wonderful companion and certainly an extremely important member of the family. They give unconditional love and expect nothing in return except your love and attention. We can certainly learn a lot from our dogs can’t we? Your pet greets you with excitement, a wagging tail [...]
