It is ironic that owners go to great lengths to train their dog NOT to come when called, and then proceed to complain about it. They expect their dog to just drop everything its doing and instantly come racing over to them without any proper training techniques.
Puppies are a ball full of energy jumping on furniture and people everywhere they go. Unfortunately, this causes a nuisance to visitors and destroys furniture. Here are some tips to teach your puppy how not to jump on furniture…or people. What to Do When Someone Enters Does your puppy jump on visitors upon arrival? It
Adding a new puppy to the home is an exciting time for the entire family. You have the puppy crate ready, the puppy bed, puppy food, leash, toys, but are you ready to teach your puppy the essentials to healthy living through necessary commands? It can be a bit tricky if you are a first
It is essential to your puppy’s development to be handled and trained by you and other people. It allows your puppy to understand that humans are not something to fear, and begins the socialization skills off on a positive start. Puppies need nail trimming, grooming, shots, and training. And sometimes these tasks are not always
A puppy has a lot to learn about the world and some things may seem scary at first. But after overcoming different tasks, a puppy’s assurance soars. Here are a few ways to help your puppy increase self-esteem in a positive manner. Try Obstacle Courses Puppies love to play and have lots of energy to
Puppy kindergarten is a great place to teach your pup the basics of growing up. It teaches your pup to be comfortable around other dogs, people and not be afraid during unwarranted situations. It shows a pup how to socialize and behave in a positive manner. It is an uplifting experience for you and your
Dogs have the natural instinct to chase after passing objects and live beings, such as vehicles, people and other animals. But how do you teach your dog not to engage in such behavior? Is it possible to teach an animal not to act on intuition? It is possible and necessary when keeping your dog safe.
There is so much material about puppy training on the internet making it difficult to decipher the positive from the ineffective methods. Thus, I have decided to sift through the material for you and provide the top three puppy training techniques to avoid. These methods encourage good behavior from your pup, and you. Do Not
Training your dog can take its toll on both you and the pup. But you have to remember why you are partaking in dog training, which is to bond with your dog and have fun. If you keep this in mind when going into training sessions, it will keep the experience enjoyable for all parties
Some new dog owners tend to forget training a pup takes lots of patience. Your dog is not a robot. You cannot control a dog with a remote control. You need to provide patience, love, understanding and consistency when implementing training techniques. Here are a few standard rules that apply when teaching your dog new
