Archive for July 7th, 2008

Is Your Dog Charging After the Door When a Person Knocks?

Monday, July 7th, 2008

A very irritating habit of many puppies is one that charges the door when a guest knocks. Since the puppy is likely to run faster than a person, he thinks it’s out of your range and only under your voice control.

How to Prevent Dog Jumping

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Dog training can be taught in a variety of forms, and it is essential to be clear on your vocal training commands. Your dog may become perplexed if he’s told the same things that may have different meanings to you.

Dog Training Tips Every Owner Should Know

Monday, July 7th, 2008

There are 6 basic commands: Heel, Come, Sit, Stand, Stay, and Down. With a new dog, it does not matter where you actually begin. The main thing is to practice any old time daily and never to be in a hurry to move onto the next lesson. You don’t have to set the pace for […]

Dog Focus

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Focus is one of the most important commands to teach your dog. If your puppy is looking away from you, he is listening to what he is staring at. Interruptions are a huge part of life, and you need to train your dog to pay no attention to them and pay attention to only you.

Avoiding Fear & Mistrust in Your Dog

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Many dogs become afraid when the master’s correction is too offensive. For a correction to be effectual and convey precise information to the dog, it must fit the misbehavior. A dog that is teething and nips does not need, and will not understand, a correction fit for the dog who has just bitten someone because […]