Archive for November, 2009

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 »