Archive for July 2019

Crate training is a safe, natural, effective way to teach a puppy good habits as a crate most resembles the natural environment of a den, where a litter of pups would be raised. A crate helps avoid the headache of dealing with destructive behaviors like chewing, getting into the trash and eliminating in the wrong…

When house training a puppy you are the teacher and the success of your lesson depends on your time, patience, commitment, consistency and understanding of the task ahead. Below are some helpful suggestions for training your puppy. Building upon the natural instinct of a puppy not to soil in a place where they sleep, it is…

As dog trainers ourselves, it is easy for us to figure out what to look for when finding a good dog trainer. We will tell you the secrets in finding the best dog trainer for you and your puppy. Since here are a huge number of dog trainers out there it is hard to tell…

The most important thing to remember when choosing a dog training school for your puppy is that not everyone you come across is reliable or completely qualified. When you start looking for a Dog Trainer, look around and ask for recommendations from your vet, the ASPCA or even your breeder. Don’t be afraid to ask…

If you haven’t yet established a feeding routine for your dog, it’s time to start now. Structure is critical to any type of dog training. If you don’t have some type of meal schedule set in place for him, it implies a lack of basic structure in your routine with your dog. Food means a…

While there are certainly some dogs that are unaffected when the owner steps out of the house, you may have a dog that gets anxious when he’s being left alone. If your dog suffers from separation anxiety at all, the worst thing that you can do is share a lengthy and emotional goodbye with him…

As a dog owner you probably don’t enjoy a dog that mouths, chews or bites during a relaxed or playful interaction. Even a dog that is mouthing can cause an injury – especially if it is an adult. While a puppy bite won’t hurt as much as a bite from an adult dog, it’s important…

A lot of people shy away from getting their dogs trained formally because they consider them to be more of a best friend than a pet. They don’t believe that their dogs should be controlled or dominated and should have more of an ‘equal’ footing in the household. There is evidence, however, proving that formal dog…

Dog and puppy obedience training can be fun for both you and your pet. When you have a training routine in place, your dog will instinctively know when it is and look forward to it every day. You can have the well-behaved pet you are looking for with training designed for results. Here are the…

Your dog needs exercise for both his physical and his mental well-being. If you’re following a training routine you’ll want to be careful of your exercise times and make them fit into your schedule. Exercising your dog to the point of exhaustion before a training session inhibits his capacity for learning.Exercise is recommended before training…