Dog owners miss out on opportunities to share experiences with their dogs beyond the backyard. To me, the ability to take my mutt almost anywhere is the whole point of having a dog. I specifically adopted Ace because of his calm manner and athleticism – perfect for all kinds of adventures. Training and socializing him is …
Dog Training
What to do if your dog is scared of fireworks. These tips are meant to help a dog all year so she will hopefully decrease her fears over time.
“Too much energy” is the No. 1 behavior problem in dogs. Almost all problems such as aggression, anxiety and hyperactivity stem from the dog’s high energy levels and the owner’s failure to give the dog something constructive to do with that energy. You will always be able to re-direct your dog’s attention to you when …
Why does my dog always scratch his collar? Dogs will purposely scratch themselves around the collar area in order to avoid doing something else. At first I thought this was something annoying my dog did, but lately I’ve noticed the behavior when observing other people and their dogs. This scratching behavior happens a lot during …
Because I used a shock collar to teach my mutt Ace the boundaries of my parents’ large yard, he now gets to have full range on their property every time we visit.
One of the best parts about owning a dog is being able to take him places without worrying how he’ll respond to other animals, people or objects. I love that I can take my mutt Ace anywhere and know that I can trust him (he might drool on you, though). Ace will comfortably go for …
Tips on how to identify separation anxiety in dogs, how to prevent it and how to stop it.
Do you give your dogs “time-outs”? I give my mutt Ace “time-outs” all the time when he needs to chill out. A time out could mean lying on his bed for a few minutes, lying in his kennel or taking a break from playing fetch. “Time-outs” can be effective for dog training if they are …
Learn how to break a dog’s possessiveness of food and toys, but also learn how to prevent a dog’s possessiveness to begin with. Tips include helping your dog achieve a high level of obedience and following the “nothing is free” program.
My previous dog Brittni was trained to follow the commands “stay” and “wait.” Each command had a clear meaning, and I was consistent about how I used each. The trainer I worked with at the time taught me to use the two commands because stay should always mean stay here in this exact position until I …