Category Archives: Dog Obedience Training
Dealing with a Digger
When it comes to teaching your dog to stop digging, you need to realize you need to be firm with him. You can’t allow him to think there are areas where he can dig and above all, you need to let him know that there are consequences for digging in the yard. This doesn’t mean … Continue reading
When Your Pet Dog Bites
Ever since the beginning of time, and for always, dogs will be considered as man’s best friend. But what happens when your four-legged best friend suddenly hurts a family member or even you, with the most painful bite? You may not believe it, but there are a number of reason that is accountable for being … Continue reading
Dog Training Basics
Every dog owner has a dream of teaching his dog to follow every command he utters. There are hundreds of things which dogs can be trained to do, and the best part is that you can do it yourself! If you are serious about training your dog, you need to get a professional’s help – … Continue reading
Clicker Training For Fun and Games Part Three
“To The Mat” Wouldn’t it be nice if your puppy would go to its mat and lie down nicely on cue? It can happen, and once you’ve taught this behavior you can use it in many ways. For instance, you can place the mat wherever you need the puppy to go – in the car, … Continue reading
Clicker Training For Fun and Games Part Two
You can teach your puppy some useful and desirable behaviors (not just obedience commands) by using the clicker. Clicker training is probably the simplest and fasted way to teach your puppy neat tricks, fun commands and polite manners. Of course you need to first familiarize your puppy with the clicker. You do this by loading, … Continue reading
Clicker Training For Fun and Games Part One
People often think of clicker training as a fast and easy way to teach basic obedience commands, such as “sit” or “come,” but it can also quickly shape puppy behavior in ways that establish a productive and happy relationship, right from the start. “Puppies understand very well and quickly that a click means something good, … 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