How to Housetrain a New Puppy: Ensure a Good Dog & Owner Relationship with Gentle Housebreaking

Why Dogs Love Clicker Training

Unsung Heroes.The Dogs That Save Lives

Tips for Training Basset Hound Puppies: Toilet, Separation, Collar and Lead Preparation

The Briard as a Family Dog: The French Sheepdog That Loves Kids

How to Lead Train Young Dogs: Getting a Puppy to Walk Well on a Lead

Puppy Training and Socialization: It's Never Too Early to Enroll a Puppy in a Training Class

Pros and Cons of Pedigree, Cross-Breed and Non-Pedigree Dogs

Poodles: Are They Good Family Pets?

Old English Sheepdogs: Advice from a Sheepdog Owner

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How to Housetrain a New Puppy: Ensure a Good Dog & Owner Relationship with Gentle Housebreaking

October 1, 2019

When a puppy is being house trained, mistakes are going to happen. Puppies are physically unable to hold their urine for more than a few hours until they are 4-6 months old, at minimum (some might take much longer than this). And when a new puppy soils the house, it needs to be seen as […]

Why Dogs Love Clicker Training

September 28, 2019

Click, treat, click treat! All across the world as positive reinforcement and gentle training methods become popular, clicker training has proved over time to be one of the preferred methods for teaching dogs. Indeed, based on the principles of classical and operant conditioning, clicker training appears to highly interest dogs who seem to look forward […]

Unsung Heroes.The Dogs That Save Lives

September 26, 2019

Dogs have long since been appreciated as 'man's' best friend' but do we really appreciate the very breadth of roles they carry out that help to ensure that humans are kept safe?. These dogs work not for money, nor recognition, but for the praise of their owners and for a meal at the end of […]

Tips for Training Basset Hound Puppies: Toilet, Separation, Collar and Lead Preparation

September 24, 2019

Basset hounds are slow to mature mentally and are notoriously slow to house train. But once they have it, they don't forget it. The pup will give its owner signs when it needs to relieve itself, a chance for the owner to spot them, pick the pup up and take it outside to go to […]

The Briard as a Family Dog: The French Sheepdog That Loves Kids

September 23, 2019

The Briard is a breed that can thrive on a farm or equally well as a family companion. If child and dog are raised together, things tend to turn out well. The Briard (pronounced “BREE-ard”) is a very old breed. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Briard dates back to at least the […]

How to Lead Train Young Dogs: Getting a Puppy to Walk Well on a Lead

September 20, 2019

After three months old, a puppy is ready to brave the big wide world. However, getting him to walk well on a lead can be problematic. All young dogs are inquisitive by nature, and want to explore. This can make lead training difficult, as the puppy wants to be everywhere but by the owner when […]

Puppy Training and Socialization: It's Never Too Early to Enroll a Puppy in a Training Class

August 28, 2019

Early training and socialization can literally save a puppy's life. Canine behaviorists today agree that early socialization and training are essential. They propose that a puppy begin classes, for both the socializing and training they provide, at ten weeks of age. However, many people, including veterinarians and breeders, are still in the dark ages about […]

Pros and Cons of Pedigree, Cross-Breed and Non-Pedigree Dogs

August 27, 2019

Pros and Cons of Pedigree, Cross-Breed and Non-Pedigree Dogs Before choosing a dog it is important to take some time to consider whether to get a pedigree, cross-breed or non-pedigree dog. Each has various pros and cons, which may impact upon finances and preferences. Pedigreed Dogs - Pros and Cons The main advantages associated with […]

Poodles: Are They Good Family Pets?

August 27, 2019

Although poodles are often stereotyped as persnickety, pampered pets, they are in fact, very affectionate, sweet dogs, who love to please their owners. Considered the second most intelligent dog breed, they are responsive and easy to train. Affectionate, energetic and entertaining, these dogs are the ninth most popular breed in the United States, according to […]

Old English Sheepdogs: Advice from a Sheepdog Owner

August 27, 2019

An Old English Sheepdog is famous for its flowing gray and white hair. According to the American Kennel Club's official description, Sheepdogs, also called OES, are a large boxy breed averaging 21 inches tall, about as long and with powerful legs. This is large enough to easily reach a table top. They should not look […]

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