Category Archives: Basic Dog Commands

Make Socialization Fun – Plan A Safe Puppy Playdate

Puppies should be exposed to, and allowed to play with, other healthy, vaccinated puppies and dogs (as long as everyone plays nicely). Puppy playdates are a great way to let your pup socialize and learn to properly interact with its fellow canine buddies. When puppies don’t interact with other puppies, they never learn social cues … Continue reading

Make Dog Training Fun Not A Chore

To help your children become involved in training the family puppy, make it fun rather than a chore. One way to do this is to turn it into a game. “Gentle, interactive games build the bond, trust and respect that is desirable between child and puppy,” says Thomas Morningstar, professional dog trainer and owner of … Continue reading

Dog Show Information – Worldwide Interactive Map

I have just been taking a look at a fairly unique interactive map from Maps4Pets which has some great information on it. It has been updated recently and not only can you find information about dog shows but you can also add information about your forthcoming dog shows. With worldwide information on dog shows Maps4Pets … Continue reading

Membership Element

Over recent weeks a number of the many visitors that we receive here have asked if we have a Members Only area. In response to that we are looking at the feasibility of adding a Members area with a nominal charge to cover some of the costs involved. What I currently anticipate is that we … Continue reading

How Puppies Learn The Human Language

Learning comes simply and naturally when you teach puppies to associate certain words and behaviors. That’s where talking to them and spending lots of time with them come in. Dogs are capable of learning an extensive vocabulary simply by watching and listening to you. For instance, your puppy will quickly learn that when you put … Continue reading

Why You Must Train Your Dog

Having a dog that misbehaves can be embarrassing. You don’t want to take him out in public and, worse yet, you’re afraid he might harm someone or get in harms way himself. For these reasons, training your dog is a vital aspect of dog ownership. At the very least, you must train your dog to … Continue reading

How To Understand What Your Dog Is Saying Part Five

Reading your dog like a book in order to understand his “dog language” is reasonably uncomplicated most of the time. His body language is straightforward generally, but he can sometimes fool you. If he is frightened, for example, rather than friendly or curious, he is likely to bite you. A good indicator of his level … Continue reading

How To Understand What Your Dog Is Saying Part Four

Ever notice that your dog does funny stuff with his ears, tail, and other forms of body movement? This is his way of saying, “Hey you, yeah you! I’m talking to ya. Are you listening?” For example, a dog often uses his forepaw to show that he wants to keep the peace. He gives a … Continue reading

How To Understand What Your Dog Is Saying Part Three

Most dog owners forget that the easiest way to bond with their pet, not to mention when also training the dog, is to understand basic dog language – body language, that is. Let’s talk about a dog’s tongue. He uses it primarily for getting food and water, and for cooling himself. When “speaking body language,” … Continue reading

How To Understand What Your Dog Is Saying Part Two

Barking is not the topic here, but rather, the way our dogs communicate to us and the world around them with the use of their body language, specifically the tail. There are lots of different wags. Plain, ordinary, enthusiastic wagging means “I’m a friendly fella!” A slow wag is the nervous laugh of a dog … Continue reading