Anyone who has pets will relate that often, the majority of pet lovers come in two varieties: cat people and dog people. Of course, there are the lucky ones who can love both equally, but they will be the first to tell anyone that dogs and cats are very different animals, with very different temperaments, [...]
Dog mange is a treatable disorder, and one that has many treatment options available for the dog, depending on the severity and the variety of the mange infestation. The most common mange treatment is the anti-mange wash.
This is a procedure that will take time to be effective, sometimes as long as six months, because [...]
Few times are more exciting for a family than getting a new puppy. Every member of the family wants to hold and play with the puppy. This is a fun time for everyone, but also a time when you really have to lay the foundation for socializing and training your new puppy if you do [...]
Teaching a dog to sit and sit/maintain as I call it are two very different behaviors. Each behavior requires an on cue and an off cue. This I will explain in more detail. Let’s consider a child. When we call our children to the meal table they have to sit there and eat their dinner. [...]
Let’s face it; there are millions of different kinds and varieties of dog toys on the market. How do you know what to choose?
First, you need to decide what kind of toy you are going for. Are you looking for a cheap toy that your dog can destroy or are you looking for an indestructible [...]
We now understand that a great deal of learning happens when our dog is very young and the period from a few weeks old to five months is very significant. This is when your dog will learn much of what will influence their adult behavior in later life. So really, the earlier we start to [...]
Solving a dog jumping problem is easily resolved and managed if you will invest some time into training your dog in basic social greeting skills. First let us understand why dogs behave this way. Often dogs jump up as a greeting. They want to get into our faces for some good old “primate” affection. They [...]
Dog Training Ebook Review - SitStayFetch (Secret to Dog Training)
We own and breed Staffordshire Bull Terriers and with a total of 5 dogs in what is a VERY small house, you might imagine that we have always been interested in dog training and dog training methods.
So being a Dog-lover I first came across SitStayFetch while [...]
House training a boxer puppy is easy to do once you know the right methods to follow. Boxers are very obedient despite their aggressive appearance and really want to please you. They do need help however, which is where you come in. The best way to start house training a boxer puppy is to start [...]
Does your dog growl or bark when a stranger approaches your house or when something goes bump in the night? If so, you’re not alone. Most dogs will vocalize when they are exposed to new or different situations, including strange people or animals entering their territory; being separated from their pack, mother or even your [...]