A member of our dog training forum wrote to ask me, “I was wondering if you would give us an example of a typical day with your dog. For example what games do you play with your dog throughout the day? What is involved in training sessions? How long do you leave your dog alone …
Jasper wrote to ask me about training his dog to hunt wild hogs/wild boar: “I have recently purchased a dog. She is a Labrador/Bully/English Pointer cross. She is eight months-old and she is a little timid. I am slowly building her confidence but when I take her hunting she follows me rather than goes off …
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It is important that every dog learns to feel comfortable with a collar and lead, as this will be required when taking the dog to public places. Walking your dog with a collar and lead is a basic and important skill otherwise you will be one of those people where the dog takes them for …
There are many benefits in giving your dog the right toys to play with. While most people think that dog toys are only to relieve boredom this is not the only use for these toys. Sure dog toys are excellent for relieving boredom and are especially good where you might have to leave your dog …
A Dog Training Tip For Boosting Your Dog’s Intelligence with Toys Read More »
Dog Training has been taught by many different schools of thought. Teaching your dog new tricks and handling obedience training takes both dedication and patience. It also takes a sense of skill and personal awareness of not only your dog’s actions, but your own body language and training practices as well. Below are three tips …
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Tips For The Aspiring Competition Dog Handler Handling dogs for competition, as well as a living, is an art that can be acquired only through experience. It is not anything you will pick up in several days. It is the culmination of all the knowledge that you have attained through different sources such as reading, …
Judy writes: “I have a 6 month old Great Dane that I bought a pinch collar to stop bad habits (nipping, jumping up). This worked great for about one week but now it is very difficult to give a ‘motivational’ correction. It’s almost like she’s gotten used to the collar and doesn’t respond to it …
Distractions are stimuli that may entice your dog to break from command. “Proofing” is exposing your dog to distractions. The purpose is to teach your dog– in a controlled setting– that he must obey your commands despite whatever is happening nearby. Taking your dog through every step is mandatory. But your dog should already be …
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One of the main goals of the Canine Good Citizen test is to demonstrate that the handler is in control of the dog under conditions likely to be encountered on an almost daily basis, such as people and dogs engaged in a variety of activities. You will have to demonstrate that your pet responds to …
Eleven Dog Washing Tips 1. Sometimes getting a job done is as simple as having the right tools, and bathing your dog is no exception. An indoor pet spray that attaches to your sink faucet or shower head makes bathing your dog easier to manage. The spray is gentle enough for a small dog. 2. If …