Archive for February, 2011

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 »

Training your dog not to pull on the leash

If your dog pulls when it is on the leash, you are not alone. This is one of the most common problems that people have with their dogs.

The reasons for this are varied, but it can quite often just be a case of the dog being over excited. If this is the case with your dog, then try allowing the dog a couple of minutes to simmer down before you take him on his walk and this can often stop the pulling.

One of the basic things that your dog must learn is that you are the leader of the Read the rest of this entry »