Monthly Archives: April 2009
A 7-Step Housetraining Guide For Your Puppy – Part 1
Puppies are cuddly, cute and adorable – and at times, extremely gross! You know what I am talking about – when your little darling suddenly presents you with a puddle or pile of urine or feces on your good carpet, it doesn’t seem quite so darling then, does it? Don’t feel guilty: It’s tough to … Continue reading
Training Your Older Dog
Mention dog training and most people think of a young puppy being taught the basic commands. In fact, you may have heard that it is not possible to train an older dog. Thankfully, for many people who have adopted an older dog, this is not true and, in fact, you CAN teach an old dog … Continue reading
Training Your Dog To Stay
If you want your dog to be safe then one of the most important things you can do is train him to “Stay”. When your dog masters this command you can be assured that you can keep him in a safe spot if there is danger around. Important as it may be, the “Stay” command … Continue reading
Training Your Dog To Sit
The sit command is one of the basic commands that any dog owner should teach his dog. When you can get your dog to sit on command he will be more attentive to you and more obedient. Plus, the sit command is the basis for many other commands so starting your training with this command … Continue reading
Training Your Dog To Lay Down
Perhaps one of the easiest commands to teach your dog is the “down” command. This should also be one of the first commands you teach your dog as it helps to reinforce your role as the “Alpha dog”. It also really comes in hand when you are visiting friends and you don’t want your dog … Continue reading
Training Your Dog To Come
Training your dog to come on command can be tricky, but it is a very important command as it will allow you to call your dog back to you should he be heading into a dangerous situation. In fact, the “Come” command is probably the most important command that you can master when it comes … Continue reading
Training Your Dog Not To Jump Up
One of the most annoying behaviors that dogs have is jumping up. Not only is it annoying, but it can be dangerous too, especially if your dog jumps on an elderly person or a child and knocks them down. To avoid any injury, hard feelings or even a law suit it’s a good idea to … Continue reading