Archive for July, 2011
Puppy leash training; It doesn’t have to be so frustrating!
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 »
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 »
Potty Dog Training – Can an Adult Dog Be Potty Trained?
“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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Dog training and obedience – how to avoid aggressive behavior in your family dog
There is one key element in dog training and obedience that will help to avoid the development of aggressive behavior, socialization. Socialization means introducing your puppy to as many different situations as possible from a young age. This article will outline the basics used in socialization and will help you, and your puppy, get off to a healthy and happy start with your dog training and obedience. Read the rest of this entry »
