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 more »

Puppy obedience training that is done with dedication, consistency and care will result in a well behaved and obedient puppy. A puppy will start to learn as soon as they arrive home with you, and they will continue to learn all the time so they need to learn puppy obedience!

Puppies, very like children, need constant watching and training - this need not be an ordeal, teaching puppy obedience just needs you to follow a few rules. Read more »

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 more »

Following on from the previous list of puppy obedience training tips, here are some more that will help to make that your cute little pup turns into a well behaved and obedient dog.

7.  When you are calling your puppy, or even just using his name, always make sure you always use a positive tone, for example don’t say “bad FRED” or “No Fred”, as this will cause confusion to your pup, and he will begin to think that when you call his name it is for something bad. Read more »

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 more »

There are endless resources that will teach both owner and pup, some important dog training techniques. From online lessons and courses to in-house dog training specialists, there is no lack of choice for the new dog owner. With that being said, here is a basic rundown of the two most common dog training techniques used by professional and amateur dog trainers alike. Read more »

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 more »

Purchasing a dog obedience book is a very popular way to gain insight into a dog’s behavior and personality. The following are three of the most popular dog obedience books and what they have to offer.

The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete

The monks of New Skete have been involved in raising and breeding dogs for more than 20 years at their New York monastery. They released their first dog obedience book in 1978 to world acclaim. They have been offering readers an in-depth explanation of dog behavior, training and the ancient bond between man and dog ever since. In the book   The Art of Raising a Puppy - details here - they concentrate on the first few months of a dog’s life and how to gently assert dominance over your new found companion.  Read more »

Rescue dog training takes at least a year to complete and not every dog has what it takes to make it. That is not to say the dogs who do not complete rescue training are not wonderful companions, they just do not have some of the temperament and developed skills to succeed in stressful, possibly dangerous situations. Read more »