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 more »

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 more »

Before you begin your pet dog training, it is good to know just what options are out there. All types of dog training will vary in price and in what they have to offer.

If you are looking to train your puppy then one option would be a puppy pre-school. A puppy pre-school is a dog training course that is specifically aimed at puppies from about 8 weeks upto around 5 or 6 months. Read more »

Training a puppy can be quite hard work, but the rewards are worth it in the end. There are many things that a puppy needs to be taught as it progresses into adulthood. One of these is that your puppy needs to learn not to chew things that are not his. These are some tips for Stopping Puppies Chewing.

If you are trying to train your puppy to stop it from chewing you should start by buying it some chew toys. You need to teach the dog that these are the only things they can chew. Read more »

When you own a puppy you will almost certainly find that he will exhibit behavior you would rather he didn’t from time to time - two of the most common puppy training issues are how to stop your puppy jumping and how to get your puppy to stop pulling on his leash.  Puppy jumping is covered below and how to stop your puppy pulling on the leash is covered in part 2.
 

Puppy jumping up - this is a problem with, I think every single puppy in the world.  When a puppy jumps up at you he is showing his enthusiasm and how pleased he is to see you. 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 »

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 »

Training puppies is not easy, which is probably why God made them so irresistibly cute! When you first get a puppy you should set straight to work on training it. The puppy shouldn’t get too comfortable being the center of attention if in the end it won’t turn out that way. Try to restrain yourself from constantly playing with the puppy and loving it for hours on end if you won’t keep this up for long. Read more »

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 more »

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 more »

When you own a dog you need to take on the responsibility of training him or her.  Many people seem happy to try and train their dog, but do not know what type of dog training equipment is needed to train properly.

Just like humans, no two dogs will respond to training in exactly the same way.  So don’t worry about trying more than one method if one is not working for your dog.

Regardless of which method of dog training you use, you will need certain basic dog training equipment to do the job well – this will apply whether you are training your dog at home, or joining a puppy training class.
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It is very important that you give love and care to your puppy, but if they show destructive behavior like chewing furniture and other household items, you are going to want to address the situation. The reasons for puppy chewing can be boredom, anxiousness, and stress. Puppy chewing can be a part of its teething.  Read more »

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 more »

It is a fact that puppies just love to bite - we just need to teach them that it is not really going to be acceptable for them to bite at all.  So how do you stop puppies biting? Read more »

Do you hate your dog jumping up on you all the time? Jumping on the bed, on the sofa, jumping on your guests? Is it driving you mad? Follow these simple steps and you will be able to stop your dog jumping once and for all. Read more »

Puppy dog training is a really important part of dog ownership. That cute little puppy needs to be taught how to behave in the right way. A puppy does need a lot of training, but the effort is well worth it in the long run.

A puppy is going to have its own personality and temperament, which will depend partly on the breed of dog and also on where they were born, and how they were treated from birth until they came to you. Read more »