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Clicker Training Dogs

  • April 30, 2010 at 6:28 pm

If you own a dog, you will understand the importance of having a well behaved member of your pack. For you to fully appreciate dog ownership, your dog needs to be under control and they need to understand what is allowed and what isn’t.
This is where training plays a pivotal role in the healthy development [...]

Training Mistakes Most Dogs Owners Make

  • April 22, 2010 at 10:16 am

What Are the Top Training Mistakes Most Dog Owners Make?
Dog owners tend to train their dogs incorrectly because they fail to realize that dogs are very social creatures that depend on their human friends to direct their behavior. As a result, many dog owners make several training mistakes that make it more difficult to train [...]

Crate Training, Good For You and Your Dog

  • April 19, 2010 at 6:29 pm

What is better than a room with a great view? Being a den animal, that is how your dog views his crate. A safe place to hang out and view surroundings. It’s comfortable and secure. It’s also great to keep your valuables intact until you get home from the mall.
While not a solution to all [...]

Positive Experiences With Your Dog Training

  • April 15, 2010 at 3:55 pm

Dog training can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your pet when done in a positive manner and with the right attitude. Your dog just wants to please you and when you are both happy everyone has fun, so make it a fun experience. But when your pet starts bad behaviors you [...]

Should You Hire a Professional Dog Trainer?

  • April 13, 2010 at 4:48 pm

Reality shows like the Dog Whisperer have led many people to want a well-trained obedient dog. Who would not want an animal that is easy to walk, non-aggressive to others and listens to your commands? The only problem is not everyone can or even should try to train their own dog, some can and succeed [...]

Welsh Pembroke Corgi

  • March 16, 2010 at 9:26 pm

It is said that the Welsh Pembroke Corgi was introduced to Wales by Flemish weavers. However, like many breeds of dogs it’s exact beginnings is unknown. What is known about this beautiful little dog is that it is a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II.
Description
The Pembroke Corgi is a small herding dog that stands 10 to [...]

What Type of Leash and Collar is Right For Your Dog

  • March 16, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Leashes and collars span the entire spectrum of design and glitz factors. They are made in fabrics, leather, and chain. Size of the leash depends on the size of the dog you are controlling. A leash that is too light will not hold a Great Dane, but may do well with your Yorkie. Attaching the [...]

Why Do Dogs Bark and What Can You Do

  • March 16, 2010 at 8:46 pm

People talk, dogs bark. It is their way of communicating. If they need to go out, come in, see people or other dogs in your yard, they will probably bark. A knock on the door can set them off into a melee of noise. That’s not bad if it’s a burglar at your door, but [...]

Potty Training a Puppy

  • March 16, 2010 at 8:41 pm

Puppies are so cute and cuddly that you just cannot wait to take them home. That is until you make a midnight trip to the refrigerator and find the present Fido left on the hall rug. Potty training a puppy is probably the most frustrating part of owning a dog. People have been known to [...]

Avoid These 4 Common Blunders Other Dog Owners Make

  • March 13, 2010 at 5:10 pm

With nearly 50 million households owning dogs, there’s a good chance many owners are committing one or more blunders. Sometimes, the mistakes have little to no long-term impact. An occasional missed meal or training opportunity is unlikely to have far-reaching effects. Other times, mistakes that are perpetuated over and over can heavily influence the relationship [...]