Whether you are a first-time dog owner, have a new pet, or want to resolve a persistent behavioral problem, you could benefit from help training a dog. The following tips will provide you with help training a dog to enable you to teach everything from house training and manners to leash skills and socialization. Communication…
Most people have heard of dog sports such as agility, competition obedience, nose work, and flyball. However, dog sports are as numerous and varied as are the breeds themselves — some are suitable only for particular breeds while others are open to all breeds, even mixed breeds. If you are looking for a new way…
Your dog is a member of the family, and it is hard to leave her behind when you go on vacation. For many people, deciding whether to bring their pet along for a trip or leave her behind in a dog boarding facility is a difficult choice. It’s best to make the decision of whether…
Your dog is your constant companion and you want to take your furry friend everywhere. While there are a lot of places you can take your canine companion, not every place is enthusiastic about pets. Aside from having your pet ride along when you are running errands, your dog also needs exercise and the chance…
Dogs are high-energy animals that need physical stimulation on a daily basis if they are to stay fit and healthy. Unfortunately, many companion dogs have sedentary lifestyles due to their lack of opportunity for exercise. Many owners believe that letting a dog go outside, or even leaving them in the yard all day, is enough;…
Bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting– and sometimes exhausting– time. While the prospect of bonding with this new friend can be exhilarating, puppies require more supervision than adult dogs. Keeping your new friend out of trouble while he is learning requires time and energy. Done correctly, however, training can be a…
You come home from work after a long day and your dog lovingly greets you at the door. You’re tired. So is he. While you were away, he’s been keeping himself busy by emptying the trash (all over the kitchen) or redecorating the living room (you didn’t really like those pillows anyway). Sound familiar? We’ve…
Do you have a set routine with your dog that occurs every day after work or school? Short walks, playing fetch, or visiting the dog park, can become monotonous after awhile for you and your dog if you do the same routine over and over. Try mixing up the routine a bit by bringing back…
Taking your dog to the park is a fun opportunity for your dog to socialize while roaming free. (It’s a good opportunity for you to socialize and make new friends as well!) Unfortunately, some dogs are not experienced with playing nicely. The good news is that you don’t have to write off an off-leash dog…
If you Google “DIY”, you will find 361,000,000 references for people looking to “do-it-themselves”. 13,200,00 of these references are for “DIY dog training”. How do you know if you should go the DIY route or if you should leave the training to a professional? Like most things in life, you have to weigh the options…