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 »

When you own a puppy you will almost certainly find that he will exhibit behavior you would rather he didn’t from time to time – two of the most common puppy training issues are how to stop your puppy jumping and how to get your puppy to stop pulling on his leash.  Puppy jumping is covered below and how to stop your puppy pulling on the leash is covered in part 2.
 

Puppy jumping up – this is a problem with, I think every single puppy in the world.  When a puppy jumps up at you he is showing his enthusiasm and how pleased he is to see you. Read the rest of this entry »

One absolutely essentional part of training your dog is House Training Your Dog.  I agree it is  not the most pleasant topic of conversation, but it’s essential for a harmonious life.   As well as teaching your dog to be clean inside, you can even teach him to urinate and defecate on command.   It will take quite a lot of work, a 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 »

It is very important that you give love and care to your puppy, but if they show destructive behavior like chewing furniture and other household items, you are going to want to address the situation. The reasons for puppy chewing can be boredom, anxiousness, and stress. Puppy chewing can be a part of its teething.  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 »

There is a common misconception with new dog owners that only one person in a family should take on the responsibility of training and obedience. When you really stop to think about it, this approach to in-home dog obedience training makes very little sense. As a dog owner you surely want your dog to listen, respect and obey all members of your family, right? Than why designate the training to only one person? All this will do is ensure that your dog will obey only one person in your family. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to training our dogs we are all on, what seems to be, an endless search for dog training aids or gadgets. Something that will make the job of training our furry companion that much easier. With the growing number of online retailers, the quest for the perfect dog training aid, may have just come to an end. The following are some of the most popular and highly recommended tools, aids and gadgets that you can use to train, even the oldest dog, new tricks. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 obedience training is the same as anything else in life, learning is easier when you are able to watch someone else do it. That is why dog obedience training videos are becoming so popular, so quickly.  These comprehensive and easy to follow lessons offer visual guides to show and teach you the proper way to train your dog. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have searched the bookstores and the library for dog training manuals, you will realize that no two are alike. In fact, many of them are vastly different. Some dog owners who purchase or check out these manuals realize that large portions of the material may not even apply to them and their dog. Unfortunately, there is no true one size fits all and there shouldn’t be! Both you and your dog are unique with different temperaments and a generalization of training tips may not work for you. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

There are many ways that you can invest in providing the proper training of your dog.  It is really important that any training is done in the right way, so you can be happy that your dog will behave in the way you want it to.  A well trained dog is a pleasure, whereas a badly trained dog, or one that is not trained at all is not good.
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There are many books available that will provide information and tips on dog training. They will have been written so that dog owners can be informed about training, and to teach owners how to go about the training.

Certain books will give you help on how to deal with particular problems, such a a disobedient dogs, or dogs that bark excessively, in fact most behavioural problems that a dog can have will be covered in a dog training book. They will also show you how to develop a great relationship with your dog. 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 »

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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Puppy dog training is a really important part of dog ownership. That cute little puppy needs to be taught how to behave in the right way. A puppy does need a lot of training, but the effort is well worth it in the long run.

A puppy is going to have its own personality and temperament, which will depend partly on the breed of dog and also on where they were born, and how they were treated from birth until they came to you. Read the rest of this entry »

Whoever first stated that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” obviously did not know how to begin such a project.

First, the distinction needs to be made that there are many definitions to the word “training” in that it could pertain to behavior, obedience, or activity training.  Although there is definitely overlap among the three, it is important to know which is being referred to, depending on what type of behavior the owner wants to teach the dog. Read the rest of this entry »

It is a fact that puppies just love to bite – we just need to teach them that it is not really going to be acceptable for them to bite at all.  So how do you stop puppies biting? Read the rest of this entry »

Congratulations! You’re a new dog owner! Purchasing and raising a puppy can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable events to happen in a household.

However, with your new puppy comes a lot of responsibility, training and commitment. One of the most challenging aspects to bringing up your new companion can be puppy leash training. Puppies generally are full of energy, curiosity and seem to be oblivious to you and your training regime. However, there are a few steps you can take to make even the shortest walk pleasurable for both of you. 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 »

“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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