Pembroke Welsh Corgi Information: Pros and Cons of Choosing a Herding Breed

Managing Guarding Behaviour in Your Dog: Handling Instinctive Guarding in a Pet

How to Train Puppies Not to Chew: Easy Tips to Curb a Dog’s Destructive Chewing

Choosing an Adult Dog From a Pet Shelter: Behavior to Look for When Considering Adopting a Dog

Fluoxetine for Dogs: Using Prozac® or Reconcile® for Canine Behavioral Problems

How to Train a Dog to Stay When Commanded: Basic Dog Training and Obedience - Teaching Dogs to "Stay"

Leash Training a Dog or Puppy: Using a Gentle Leader Head Collar as an Aid in Dog Training

How to Train a Dog to Sit: Dog Training and Teaching a Dog the Sit Command with Rewards, Praise

What Is the Alpha in a Dog Pack? A Look at Canine Alpha Behaviors and How Humans Can Be Alpha

Overcoming Phobias Using Pavlov's Conditioning: Pavlovian Counter-Conditioning and Curing a Dog of Fears and Phobias

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Information: Pros and Cons of Choosing a Herding Breed

November 16, 2019

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is so named because the breed is supposed to have originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Corgis, though small in height, are herding dogs with big personalities and a very athletic nature. Breed Characteristics Corgis are often described as a "big dog trapped in a small dog's body," and this is an accurate […]

Managing Guarding Behaviour in Your Dog: Handling Instinctive Guarding in a Pet

November 16, 2019

Not everyone wants a guard dog and most people do not want a dog that is not sociable enough to be anything but a deterrent to visitors. It is important to lay correct foundations and ensure that your dog’s guarding behaviour is manageable at all times. Socialise the Young Dog and Encourage a Positive Association […]

How to Train Puppies Not to Chew: Easy Tips to Curb a Dog’s Destructive Chewing

November 16, 2019

All puppies love to chew. Some lose interest as they reach adulthood, but some dogs never kick the habit. Early training can save pet owners frustration, tooth-marked chair legs, and shredded shoes. Why Do Puppies Chew? To eliminate destructive chewing, it’s important for pet owners to understand what motivates the behavior. Like babies, puppies who […]

Choosing an Adult Dog From a Pet Shelter: Behavior to Look for When Considering Adopting a Dog

November 16, 2019

If you’re looking to adopt a dog from a pet shelter, use these tips to choose a dog that will fit with your family, and respond well to dog obedience training. Mixed Breed Dog or Pure Breed Dog? Both types of dogs are available at adoption shelters. The benefits of choosing a pure breed are […]

Fluoxetine for Dogs: Using Prozac® or Reconcile® for Canine Behavioral Problems

November 16, 2019

Canine behavioral problems are frustrating for owners and are one of the leading reasons dogs are surrendered to pounds and shelters. Fluoxetine is one of the behavior modification medications which may be used to treat dogs for various behavioral problems. What is Fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is probably better known as Prozac® when marketed for people. For […]

How to Train a Dog to Stay When Commanded: Basic Dog Training and Obedience - Teaching Dogs to "Stay"

November 16, 2019

Training a dog to stay when commanded is a process which requires time, patience and persistence. However, training a dog to stay when commanded is also a fairly simple process. Training a dog to stay can make managing the dog's behavior much simpler and easier for a dog owner. By training a dog to stay […]

Leash Training a Dog or Puppy: Using a Gentle Leader Head Collar as an Aid in Dog Training

November 16, 2019

Leash training a dog or puppy involves teaching the dog to walk calmly on a leash without pulling or tugging at the leash. A special training tool called a Gentle Leader Head Collar provides a good tool to assist in training a dog or puppy to walk on a leash. What is the Gentle Leader […]

How to Train a Dog to Sit: Dog Training and Teaching a Dog the Sit Command with Rewards, Praise

November 16, 2019

Training a dog how to sit is usually among the first commands that a dog will learn. And fortunately, teaching a dog how to sit is among the easiest commands to train. The "sit" command is a very important one for a dog to understand and master, because many other dog training commands - like […]

What Is the Alpha in a Dog Pack? A Look at Canine Alpha Behaviors and How Humans Can Be Alpha

November 16, 2019

What does it mean to be alpha? How do dogs exhibit alpha behavior? Why is it important for a dog owner to act like the alpha in a dog's "pack?" And how does a human assume the role of alpha? These are all common questions that arise among dog owners, particularly when they are attempting […]

Overcoming Phobias Using Pavlov's Conditioning: Pavlovian Counter-Conditioning and Curing a Dog of Fears and Phobias

November 16, 2019

Conditioning is a method that was first applied to dogs back in the early 1900s when Russian scientist Ivan Pavlov began eliciting certain responses - called conditioned responses - in a group of dogs. Since then, dog trainers and canine behaviorists have been using Pavlov's discoveries to benefit fearful and phobic dogs the world over. […]

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