A successful outing with your dog is one that’s safe and enjoyable for both of you. As natural and easy as that sounds, it often doesn’t happen unless you prepare for and practice it. Here are some tips for making the most of your time with your favorite companion.
Read MoreDogs will be dogs. They see things differently then we do. They do things differently then we do. For example, when meeting new people, we typically shake their hand. Dogs however, meet each other by sniffing each other’s rear ends, a manner in which we humans find quite rude and disgusting. It is also not appetizing for us to consume cat feces; however, this is quite a delicacy for some dogs. Due to our species and cultural differences, dogs will always do things that we humans just don’t understand. Many of the problem behaviors that we view as problematic, are not at all an issue for the dog. It is just normal behavior for them. What dogs need to learn is to have good manners and how to live with us in a way that meets both their needs and our needs at the same time.
Read MoreOne of the top dog training priorities for dog owners is potty training. Every dog is different in what motivates them and the time it takes to potty train. The breed of the dog and gender of the dog can make a difference as well. Below are some tips to help in potty training your dog.
Read MoreYou are your dog’s most important influence. You have the ability to shape your dog’s behavior by teaching him new lessons and to reshape bad behaviors or habits that he may currently have into good ones. When a dog is displaying inappropriate house manners, one of the first things that I recommend doing is kennel training your dog. The kennel is a valuable management tool and can be a great place for your dog to relax.
Read MoreOver the years of being in the dog training business, one of the main things that I have come to learn is that if you were to ask ten dog trainers what the best way to train a dog is, you are very likely to get ten extremely different answers.
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