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Teaching Your Dog Their Name is the Most Important First Step in Training Your Dog

  • March 2, 2010 at 3:56 am

The very first thing we all train our puppies, even before we understand we are doing any kind of training, is that when we make a particular sound, we would like their attention. This particular sound is their own name – and it ought to be used for getting their attention.
Many pet owners have a [...]

Ways to Locate Pet Grooming Supplies

  • February 11, 2010 at 4:54 am

You know you have been putting it off for some time, but your pet needs more than a walk in the park to play pet games and some grooming is in order. However, many pet owners find that they lack the time or money to spend on a professional pet groomer; needless to say they [...]

Reasons Why Finding a Pet Groomer Can Become Difficult

  • February 11, 2010 at 4:49 am

Grooming your pet properly is an essential part of owning a pet. Keeping your pet under proper standards of hygiene will result in a cat or dog that is emotionally and physically healthy. Certain activities in the grooming process, such as cutting hair and trimming the nails do not only help your pet look better, [...]

Bathing Your Pet the Appropriate Way

  • February 10, 2010 at 8:50 am

Selecting the proper setting for bathing your pet is essential for a successful grooming session. For example, choosing a sink or tub for bathing may prove difficult if proper measures are not taken to prevent slipping. Any kind of door mat, or rubber mat used for bathing can be used as a safety measure and [...]

A Brief Look at the History of Pet Grooming

  • February 10, 2010 at 8:44 am

In today?s society, pet grooming is an established practice, and a way for some people to make a living. It is not uncommon for families to spend quite a deal of money in the grooming of their pets in the hands of a professional groomer. It is also an unspoken fact that even though we [...]

Different Types of Pet Games Available Online

  • February 9, 2010 at 3:50 am

For those of you wondering what the hype is all about surrounding pet games online, they are the latest genre of free arcade game available to play free online. So many games have been developed for this particular genre; they are now divided into categories according to their theme, and general plot. In order to [...]

The Importance of Agility in the Confidence of Your Dog

  • February 5, 2010 at 2:02 am

Is your dog the kind of animal that gets jumpy when other people are present? Is your dog shy and reclusive? Your dog may be a victim of low self esteem and lack of self confidence. In such cases a dose of agility training may help build his confidence. Agility training classes provide the ideal [...]

The Importance of Positive Praise in Dog Training

  • February 5, 2010 at 1:55 am

The use of praise and positive reinforcement has been accepted as the most effective means of training for pet owners, and also preferred by dogs. Praise, as opposed to reprimand and beating, is the only method used to train wild animals like lions and tigers by professional trainers in the circus and movie sets.
Dog training [...]

The Importance of Space in a Dog?s World

  • February 5, 2010 at 1:48 am

Dear Trevor,
Hello Trevor, I?m writing in regards to my three year old Australian Cattle dog. he is obedient, in perfect health, and even has a pedigree. She is well behaved and fun to be around and play dog games with, however, her attitude changes completely as soon as another dog enters the scenery. In some [...]

Considering the Adoption of a Trained Guard Dog

  • February 5, 2010 at 1:41 am

In a Letter from Trevor:
My pal Trevor, who has been a dog trainer for a few years wrote a letter to me offering me to adopt his Belgian Malinois, which is approximately five years old. The dog has received quality training in protection and answers to several commands, such as bite, release, and stay. The [...]