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Tricks and Routines 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
To get your pooch started learning tricks - have some treats handy and pick a time when he's calm and relaxed. Start by extending your hand to your canine's paw. You may have to pick it up yourself a...
Praise versus Scolding 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Dogs generally figure out what gets your attention and then they do what it takes to get that attention. Sometimes it's positive attention. Sometimes it's negative attention. That having been said, tr...
A Special Place <br> for Your Dog 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Give your puppy or dog a special place in your home to call his own. This area should have your dog's own blanket, pillow or dog bed as well as toys. For a dog without a crate, this place is the equiv...
Crates 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
In order to teach a puppy to go potty outside, keep her in her crate if you are heading out and during the night. As soon as you come home, let your puppy outside without greeting her. Choose a keywor...
Basic Dog Obedience Training 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
All dogs should have basic dog obedience training; this ensures you, as the owner, can control your dog in public and around other animals. If you can, start when your dog is young, since a puppy tend...
Obedience as a Sport 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Canine Obedience Trials is a sport for dogs that involves running them through a series of predetermined exercises or routine in the ring. The purpose is to display that a dog has been trained to beha...
Check Approach <br> to Training 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Yes, there are different schools of thought on dog training. This depends also on what the dog is being trained for. Trainers can use a method of positive reinforcement in order to train the dog. This...
Choosing a Trainer 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Unless you live in a very small town, you will have many different choices for your dog's education. The prices generally will vary based on the amount of personal attention your dog gets. You can cho...
Puppy Kindergarten 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
To train a companion dog, concentrate on the basics: sit, stay, come, leave it, etc. You will want to enroll in a puppy kindergarten ASAP as this will not only give you tips on how to train your dog, ...
Lure Your Dog into Sitting 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If you own a breed prone to hip dysplasia or if you are simply looking for a hands-free method for training your dog to sit, luring may be the option you are looking for. Start by holding a small foo...
