Archive for June, 2010
Locate a Dog Training Supply to Aid in your Training
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 »
Puppy Training Problems and How to Overcome them – Part 2
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 »
Dog Obedience Tips – New Puppy Do’s and Don’ts
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 »
