Owning a well trained dog will bring you a lot of pleasure.  Knowing that you have got him or her to understand exactly what you need him to do, and whatsmore, knowing that he will obey is the ideal situation to be in with your pet dog.

After all one day, his obedience may actually save his life.  If you are out with him, and he is off leash and running around, suddenly sees a cat and charges straight towards a road  – you want to know that when you shout out ‘down’ he will immediately drop to a down position and stop his headlong run into oncoming cars.

Training a dog is not really too hard, but it does take a lot of patience, that’s why products like the Dove Cresswell Puppy and Dog Training Guide is ideal.  Full details of this dog training system can be found here, plus you can listen to a lesson for FREE.  So if you are keen to stop any bad behavior from your dog, or you have a brand new puppy that you want to train, then take a look at the guide.

Within a dog obedience school environment your dog will be trained to respond to your commands and will be introduced to various social elements, and this will help them to adapt to any particular situation you may come across in the future. Read the rest of this entry »

Depending on how you intend to train your dog, you will definitely need some sort of dog training supplies to help you in your quest.

The actual items you require will vary depending on the training plan you are following. If for instance a dog that has behaviour problems, then the dog training supplies that you may find yourself needing are things Read the rest of this entry »

Housebreaking, house training and dog potty training are mean training your dog not to mess your home, but to go outside when he needs to.

This is one area of dog training that almost every dog owner views with absolute despair.  You can find you are given contradictory opinions from everyone you talk to and can find yourself thoroughly baffled by the prospect of potty training your dog. Read the rest of this entry »

Part of a good training strategy for dogs is having the right tools to be successful.  A dog training supply store will likely have all the tools you need to enhance your training experience and possibly even speed progress up a bit. You just need the time and patience to be a true success! Read the rest of this entry »

A puppy will need a good solid training foundation, and there are some particular problems which seem to exist with every puppy.  One of these is puppies jumping up, which we covered in part 1.  Another very Read the rest of this entry »

Some of the dog obedience tips that have been around for years, e.g “rub you dog’s nose in it” should not be used today.   So the modern day tip would be Dont rub your dog’s nose in it.  The idea behind this old dog obedience tip is that it will show your dog that pooping in the house is not acceptable. However, other than being unnecessarily aggressive, this approach teaches your dog absolutely nothing. All they will learn from such a punishment is fear and mistrust. Instead, take your dog directly outside after an accident in the house. With puppies it is easiest to make sure a potty break is taken after every meal and every lengthy nap since these are the times that puppies are most likely to have an accident. Read the rest of this entry »

Training puppies is not easy, which is probably why God made them so irresistibly cute! When you first get a puppy you should set straight to work on training it. The puppy shouldn’t get too comfortable being the center of attention if in the end it won’t turn out that way. Try to restrain yourself from constantly playing with the puppy and loving it for hours on end if you won’t keep this up for long. Read the rest of this entry »

There are four basic dog obedience commands. Sit, stay, heel and come. These four words are the foundation for almost all dog training courses, books and guides. However, to be successful these commands have to be used properly and consistently by the dog’s owner.

The following is an introduction to two basic dog obedience commands, sit and come, and how you can use them while working with your dog to achieve the greatest training results. Read the rest of this entry »

When choosing your dog obedience trainer it is important to do your research. Your dog is quickly becoming a loved and important member of your family. This is why it is vital that you educate yourself as much as possible before hiring anyone to train your new companion. The following are a few key questions you should ask your new dog obedience trainer. Read the rest of this entry »

“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” as the saying goes, or can you?

Yes, adult dogs can be potty trained, it will just take a lot of patience.  It is never too late for potty dog training.

Potty dog training for a puppy is easier, but there is no reason why you can’t train your dog so long as you give him time to learn and progress his actions.

Make sure you keep an eye on your pet and this will ensure that you don’t have too many accidents to clear up.  You can always use a leash so that you are restricting his movements whilst the training is taking place.
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Basic Dog Training really boils down to building a good relationship with your dog.  Your dog needs to have respect for you as his owner, and he also needs to realise that you are leader of the pack.  Once you have taken the position of master and leader of the pack, and the dog accepts your position you will find you have a much happier and more secure pet. Read the rest of this entry »

Before you begin your pet dog training, it is good to know just what options are out there. All types of dog training will vary in price and in what they have to offer.

If you are looking to train your puppy then one option would be a puppy pre-school. A puppy pre-school is a dog training course that is specifically aimed at puppies from about 8 weeks upto around 5 or 6 months. Read the rest of this entry »

A well trained dog is a happy dog – plus the owner is happy too! Home life is a lot less chaotic if your family pooch is trained. With just a few dog training basics, you will have an obedient dog that is happy, and that wants to please its owner.

Whether you choose a class nearby your home or turn to the internet for a successful training program like Dove Cresswell’s Dog Training Online, you need to ensure the dog training basics are covered. If your dog is not housebroken yet nor has no clue about the crate, your training should start with these two fundamentals. Read the rest of this entry »

A badly behaved dog is not the fault of a dog! We have all seen owners yelling and screaming at their dogs trying to make them behave, we as responsible dog owners need to learn about training our dogs.

Obedience training is essential for your dog. The question is are you able to provide this yourself or do you need to seek obedience training for your dog?
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Training dogs can be undertaken in a variety of ways – one of these is clicker
dog training.

Clicker dog training makes use of simple clicker that you can buy from most pet stores, with the dog being trained to respond to the noise that the clicker makes.

The clicker, together with correct use of rewards will soon see your dog trained. Read the rest of this entry »

The best type of aggressive dog training is preventative training.   It is a little known fact that the majority of incidents caused by aggressive dogs actually have the family pet at the center.  It is therefore important to research the breed that you intend to buy thoroughly before you purchase – some breeds are more likely to be aggressive than others.

Training of your new dog should start straight away and should continue until the dog knows exactly how to behave, and you have no worries about his reaction to any circumstance.  A large part of aggressive dog training is to always make sure that you keep your dog on a leash when you are likely to meet other Read the rest of this entry »

Tips for Training your Dog to Fetch

Are you fed up with tossing a ball, getting your dog to go get it, then he comes back without it?  Somewhere between you and where the ball landed, he has dropped it?  Another ball lost!  So just what is the great secret to training your dog to fetch?   Read the rest of this entry »

Dog Training Collars – Are They A Good Idea?

Do you need a dog training collar to help you with training your dog?  If so which type do you pick? Do you go for a choke collar, a shock collar, an anti-bark collar or one of the many other types of dog training collars that exist? Read the rest of this entry »

The first stage in the process to stop your dog chewing is to accept that it is natural for him to want to chew – it is their instinct.   It is upto you to train them so they know what they can and can’t chew.

Just like a child, when a dog is teething he needs something to chew.  Buy him some suitable toys so he is not so tempted to have a nibble at your shoe or your furniture – this is a much cheaper option than to let him have free rein and chew whatever he fancies. Read the rest of this entry »

Barking is a natural action of dogs and a way they communicate when they are excited, scared, hungry or even hurt. However, some dogs seem to bark just to hear themselves, well, bark and that can be quite nerve wracking on the owners as well as the neighbors! In order to curb that excessive barking, consider trying barking dog training. Read the rest of this entry »

Easy dog training is possible, even when you don’t have the time to commit to attending actual training classes with your dog. There are a number of dog training manuals and how-to’s available on the internet to choose from and perhaps one of the most effective is Dove Cresswell’s Dog Training Online. With experience training dogs for Hollywood movies and commercials, this trainer knows her stuff. Read the rest of this entry »

Training a dog to come to you when it is called is the most important command you can teach your dog. A well trained dog will immediately respond to your voice, and the sooner he can learn this the better.

There are many advantages to teaching a dog to come when called, for instance if his collar breaks, or he slips his leash you will still have complete control of your dog. You need to be sure that your dog will return to your side immediately you call him, even when he has lots of other things taking his attention. Read the rest of this entry »

Training your dog at your own home is often the most convenient way to train him/her.  Should you opt for classes, you may well find that if you go ahead and enrol for classes that circumstances sometimes stop you from attending each scheduled meeting, and you therefore miss out on some of the training stages.  This is not so likely to happen if you train your dog at home. Read the rest of this entry »

People often get worried when they think about crate training a dog, and have the impression that this form of training could be cruel.  In reality though, crate training your dog is a great way to bring up your dog, and it will stand him in good stead from puppyhood through to old age.  When it is used for the right reasons it will help to give your dog the security he desires. Read the rest of this entry »