Category Archives: Dog Obedience Training

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 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

Training The New Dog Owner (Part 3)

The most trouble that people have with new dogs that are kept out in the yard would be the “transplant the shrubbery game”. The cause here is one primarily of boredom. That’s right… sheer boredom. Dogs need toys of their own, just as small children do. As a small child, I recall vividly the boring … Continue reading

Training The New Dog Owner (Part 2)

What makes a dog learn? Why does he do the things he does? Attempting to break the family dog of bad habits can be frustrating without the knowledge that it takes the average dog four days to learn the average thing. Being unaware of this fact causes many dog owners to feel they’ve got the … Continue reading

Training The New Dog Owner (Part 1)

The average American family consists of daddy, mommy, and 2.1 children. The “.1” must, of course, represent Buddy, the family dog. Buddy may have appeared, complete with a red ribbon, as a furry little bundle of Christmas cheer, nestled underneath a brightly decorated tree. But by the time the ornaments and branches have been ingested … Continue reading

Some Basics of Dog Obedience Training

If you have decided to join the millions of dog owners worldwide that are responsible dog owners, then the first and foremost place to start is with the basics of good dog obedience training. Training a dog, especially a new puppy is not all that complicated and it doesn’t even require a special degree. Any … Continue reading

What is the Importance of Canine Obedience Training?

There are many reasons why canine obedience training is so important. The most important reason is because if you have a well trained dog, they are so much more enjoyable and easier to have around. Anyone who does not have the time to properly train a dog, should not bring one home, because it is … Continue reading

Stop Dog Biting

According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), dogs bite more than 4.7 million people per year. Law suits, medical bills and sometimes dog euthanasia are common results from this unwanted – and often avoidable – behavior. As with any dog training issue, how easy or difficult it is to train a dog not to … Continue reading