Like every other animal on the planet, your dog learns from the consequences, both good and bad, of his actions. If something good happens, your dog is likely to repeat that action, expecting a similar result. On the contrary, if something your dog doesn’t like occurs as a result of his action, that behavior is …
Best Training Techniques for Dogs First of all, I will define success within the context of this discussion. Success is reaching predetermined goals or a much-desired condition as a dog owner/trainer. Next, I will provide an example of a much-desired state. That condition is one in which the owner/trainer has established his or her position …
A 16-week-old puppy’s brain contains the same number of brain cells as a newborn puppy’s brain, but it is roughly ten times larger. This remarkable increase in size has nothing to do with the brain cells themselves, but rather with the number of connections formed between them. These connections are formed as a direct result …
Barking dogs are no fun for you and your neighbors. When letting your dogs outside – This is the first time that you’ve heard dog barking. The dogs on either side of the fence become upset with their inability to adequately smell each other, which leads to fence fighting. These frustrations in a dog can …
I am guessing that you either do have or have recently had a problem house training a new puppy. I think everybody has that problem sooner or later. However, when you finish reading this article you will see how easy it is by just following the rules. Before we get started I do want to …
Surely, when it comes to bad dog behavior, there isn’t much more frustrating than placing a delicious plate of food on the table, forgetting to place a cover on it, and returning to discover your dog has enjoyed your dinner. Not only is your food gone, but your dog is eating food that probably isn’t …
Dog crate training is a popular method of housetraining. A crate represents a den for your dog. Using a crate to train your dog teaches him that the human den (the house) is to be kept clean and is a place of comfort. Crate size should enable your dog to stand up and lie down …
What Is the Ultimate Dog House Training Guide? This manual tackles perhaps the most prevalent, complicated, and exasperating issue faced by many dog-owners: house training. Has any aspect of dog ownership ever been so widely misunderstood and generally feared? Most dog owners are anxious when it comes to a dog’s house training. This neat handbook …
What to Cover When Training Your Puppy Even though you love your puppy more than you ever imagined possible and consider her one of your “children,” it’s crucial to remember that a dog is not a human. Their genetic makeup mandates that they react differently to things – after all, you wouldn’t get to know …
