Items for training your dog and dog training tips, advice and how-tos on teaching your canine obedience commands.
Tag: Training
The Clawgaurd Protects Your Door From Scratching
Our dogs have the annoying habit of scratching on the door when they need to go out or they want to come in. I...
Pennsylvania Dog Training Business Expands and Relocates
If you ask any small business owner what makes them successful they’ll all have three things in common: hard work, dedication, and patience. Running...
Let’s Talk: Dog Park Etiquette
We're changing our Let's Talk column. I'll still be doing my weekly column, but you'll be seeing more op-ed pieces from other editors too....
Illinois Couple Trains Award-Winning Dogs
Agility training with canines takes a lot of time and a lot of patience. It also takes the right dog. Water agility is an...
Cons of Operant Conditioning: Is Your Dog a Gambling Addict?
In the 70s, there was a lot of unrest accompanied by paranoia over a theory of behavior surfacing in psychology. Never mind that the...
Most Clients Refer To This Dog Trainer As the Dog Whisperer
It takes a special person to train a dog, especially someone else’s dog. It takes patience, consistency, and dedication. It also takes a lot...
Put An End to Pulling with The Canny Collar
Dealing with a dog pulling on the lead every time you take him for a walk is frustrating and exhausting. It's hard on the...
Service Dogs: What You Need to Know
According to the University of Arizona, about 1% of individuals with disabilities use a Service Dog. Each day these dogs make a significant impact...
Train Your Dog Without Overloading His Diet with Calories
Dogs are motivated by food, and training them properly takes a lot of dog treats. What many owners don't realize is that the calories...
Therapy Dog Training: How To Get Your Dog Certified
Everyone needs a helping hand (or paw) once in a while. Therapy dogs are good for people who are struggling with mental illness, psychological...
The Alternative Training Collar is Simple and Effective
Chain collars, also referred to as choke collars, are often criticized because when the collar is tightened around the dog's neck he feels the...
Sunday’s Recap: Socializing Puppies
Sundays are traditionally a day of relaxation, spending time with family, and participating in some of your favorite activities. One of my favorite things...