Review--How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks

DNA Tests for Mixed Breed Dogs: Do Dog Owners Find Test Results Helpful?

Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living: Choosing Dogs with Low Barking Tendencies and Exercise Needs

How to Stop a Dog From Visiting Your Cat's Litter Box

A Vest Cane and Other Tips for Helping Blind Dogs

Dealing With Behavioural Problems in Dogs: How to Take on the Pack Leader Role

Use a Crate for Effective, Humane Training: Controlling your dog safely and effectively

Training Methods for Canine Separation Anxiety: Behavioral Modification and Its Role in Dogs with Separation Issues

Choosing a Dog Training Method: Find the Right Training Plan for You and Your Dog

Choosing the Right Breed of Dog For You: Consider Temperament, Activity Level and Health Before Deciding

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Review--How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks

February 6, 2019

How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Dr. Ian Dunbar is another in a list of his excellent short paperbacks that are designed to help new puppy owners have fun, gain a deep rapport with their pups, and get an early start on training. He presents the Sirius puppy training system with light-hearted […]

DNA Tests for Mixed Breed Dogs: Do Dog Owners Find Test Results Helpful?

February 5, 2019

With an estimated half of US dogs being mixed breeds, dog owners are becoming more interested in DNA testing to find out what breeds are in their mutt. While it’s fun for them to guess what kind of mixed breed dog they have, some go beyond curiosity and seek answers to behavior problems and health […]

Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living: Choosing Dogs with Low Barking Tendencies and Exercise Needs

February 5, 2019

Many dog owners can live happily and peaceably in an apartment or condominium if they choose the right dog and follow pet rules. Many apartment or condo residents feel their home would not be suitable for a dog. They cite such reasons as not enough room or barks disturbing neighbors. In the past, many apartment […]

How to Stop a Dog From Visiting Your Cat's Litter Box

February 4, 2019

If you find your dog raiding your cat's litter box, rest assured, you are not alone. Many dogs find litter boxes appealing. Learn why and what you should do It happened again: you came home and found Rover visiting your cat's litter box again, and worse, even gulping down some of the cat's stools this […]

A Vest Cane and Other Tips for Helping Blind Dogs

February 3, 2019

How Blind Dogs Navigate A blind dog will take in his world through touch, scent, taste, and sound. He will have many ways to know where he is and what is around him. Scents of foliage, people, food, smoke, air fresheners, and soaps along with textures of concrete, grass, gravel, wood, rugs, or tile under […]

Dealing With Behavioural Problems in Dogs: How to Take on the Pack Leader Role

February 3, 2019

It is important to relate well to a dog and establish the pack leader role, to eliminate unwanted behaviours. By adopting an authoritative and calm manner with the dog, it is possible to change the dynamics of the power balance and have a positive and rewarding relationship. Altering the Pet/Owner Relationship A dog that displays […]

Use a Crate for Effective, Humane Training: Controlling your dog safely and effectively

January 30, 2019

Crates are one of the most effective training tools available today. While a crate may appear cruelly confining to some people, they are actually humane devices that control a puppy’s movements until it has achieved the mental maturity to live in the house without endangering itself or being destructive. If you are deciding whether to […]

Training Methods for Canine Separation Anxiety: Behavioral Modification and Its Role in Dogs with Separation Issues

January 21, 2019

Behavior modification training can teach dogs suffering from separation anxiety to relax and be calm even while their owners are away from the house. Dogs suffering from canine separation anxiety suffer high levels of stress as well as causing emotional and financial hardships for their owners. However, with some time, patience, persistence and a few […]

Choosing a Dog Training Method: Find the Right Training Plan for You and Your Dog

January 20, 2019

Wondering how to obedience train your dog by yourself? If you don't live near an obedience school, don't despair. You can train effectively all by yourself. Dog-training books (or videos or DVDs) are the solution. There are many training methods, so read several books by different trainers to find one suited to you and your […]

Choosing the Right Breed of Dog For You: Consider Temperament, Activity Level and Health Before Deciding

January 19, 2019

Choosing a new dog is a big decision that needs to be carefully thought out so the dog is compatible with your own temperament and lifestyle. Here are some useful tips. If you have never owned a dog before, go with a breed that is very trainable, non-aggressive and easy to get along with. Certain […]

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