Dog Training Thoughts

Dogs make fine house pets, however the reality is that dogs are descended from thousands of generations of wild dogs, or wolves, and retain wild instincts. How is this related to dog crates? The fact that dogs are descended from wild cousins shouldn’t be a problem for the responsible dog owner, because dogs are fully [...]

You may not want to admit it, but your furry friend is getting older. So you will want to make sure your pet will be happy and healthy for the more years to come. You may have seen all of the promotions about the new dog diets for older pets. Are there differences between dog [...]

If you’re fortunate enough to have a Dog Park in your hometown, take advantage of it. Exercise your dog and you’ll both benefit. Even if you walk your dog regularly, there’s no substitute-from the dog’s point of view-of being able to run free through a grassy field and romp with canine companions. At your first [...]

One of the most annoying problems that any dog owner has to deal with is excessive barking. Barking also happens to be something that is often misunderstood by people and dog owners. In this article we will take a look at some myths about dog barking. Myth #1: It’s The Dogs Fault That It Barks [...]

Most areas have a dog training school that takes puppies and more mature dogs alike and if you are in the early stages of obedience training then taking your puppy or dog to one of these schools is a very useful step. Not only do dog obedience training schools help teach your dog obedience skills [...]

If a person is considering buying a new dog they should consider what type of dog they are buying carefully. There is nothing worse than having an adorable puppy grow into a dog that is inappropriate for the family, especially when a little research would have let them know that before they bought it. Havanese [...]

There are many factors to take into consideration before attempting service dog training. The following article will take a look at several of the main considerations one should ponder before choosing the right dog to meet their needs and service dog training. 1. Temperament of the Dog It is very important before service dog training [...]

Hunting dog training should be taken very seriously because it requires your dog being desensitized to gunfire that normally accompanies a hunt and still be able to keep its focus on the trainer’s commands. Before you begin hunting dog training there are a few steps that need to be taken such as the trainer needing [...]

It is never too in advance to start puppy training. As soon as you bring your new puppy home the socialization and training process should begin. Granted, they are still young, but young is when habits and patterns start to develop that will shape them as they grow. There are 7 very important words every [...]

I have an 8wk old puppy and I want to know at what age should I start training basic commands sit, stay, ext. I always thought they should be around four months old but some people tell me I should start now.