Tech-Savvy Pups: An Introduction to Dog Training Gadgets If there’s one thing that dog owners train their dogs on, it must be how to be in two areas at once while training the animals. Perhaps, you are walking somewhere, but you want to see your pet’s progress at home right now. Or maybe you recently…

Training dogs is not the same as training children: it may picture overly-enthusiastic dogs leaping through hoops or running after balls. However, for dogs with physical disabilities, it may prove quite different and they should be trained carefully, without haste.  Regardless of whether your dog was born with a physical disability, or one has been…

Do you have plans for a business or personal trip but you own a pet? Perhaps you have to take your dog to a kennel at some point, and the idea itself causes certain discomfort, but it is possible to make your dog’s stay in the kennel as comfortable and calm as possible with proper…

Do you have a dog that takes off running every time they hear the sound of running bath water? Taking a bath can be as hectic as being on a high chase round the house. But it doesn’t have to be. If you have the right measures in place, it does not have to be…

Teaching Your Dog to Dash Back on Command Imagine this: If for instance you are at the park, your dog is happily running around without a leash and as much as they see a squirrel they run towards a dangerous road. This is an exciting moment, still, imagine that your dog immediately comes back and…

Unleash Your Dog’s Inner Superhero with Confidence-Boosting Tips Have you ever met a person with such a dog; confident, proud, well-built, with a wagging tail ready to conquer the world? However, this is not the case with all dogs and the good news is that you can actually help correct this during dog training. Everyone…

Paws for Thought: Tailoring Training to Your Dog’s Unique Breed Have you come across a dog that looks like it has this attitude all on its own and you are left wondering if it is just the breed? Whether you are trying to catch a Border Collie or play with a Bulldog, knowing that each…

Training your dog does not necessarily involve only going through the basic recall commands such as sit, stand, stay, etc., you can also train your dog to play as well. Not only would it maintain your dog’s activity and level but it would also increase your bond with the dog while emphasizing on specific commands…

Dogs are not easy to train and I have come to learn this with my own hands. Lapses are the common occurrence amongst new and experienced owners and hence are very easy to slip into your training. It is important to know where things might go south in the training process as a way of…

Do you remember sometimes that when you are teaching two of your dogs how to do something, you would rather feel like the circus performer? One’s running in circles trying to catch a squirrel and the one is just there laying on the floor with its tail wagging for a treat. Even teaching one dog…

Turning Shy Pups into Social Butterflies Do you remember how your dog becomes hysterical when you try to put it in a crate, or how it shakes when someone comes to your house or it sees another dog on the street? If so, you’re not alone. Many dogs, just like people, can be awkward and…

Ever Notice How Your Dog’s Ears Perk Up at the Word ‘Vet’? Imagine this: You are dressing up your dog for the vet and everything is going well then you mention the word ‘vet’. You notice then that he is no longer wagging his tail, but looking at you like he does not want to…

Hear with Your Heart: Fun Ways to Train Your Deaf Dog! Have you ever tried calling your dog, only to be met with an endearing but confused expression? You might have attributed your dog’s behavior to stubbornness or disinterest, but there was something else going on: He couldn’t hear you. It can be shocking, and…

A Fun Guide to Positive Reinforcement Training Do you remember how many times you have attempted to teach your dog some new trick but you were just speaking to an-lifeless-wall? You’re not alone. Many dog owners experience this, but the good news is that there’s a fun, effective way to turn things around: the role…

Ready to Hit the Trails with Your Furry Sidekick? Have you ever stood at the trailhead, all geared up for an epic hike, and glanced down at your dog, who looks just as excited as you? But then, a tiny thought pops into your head—”Are we actually ready for this adventure?”  If you’ve ever found…

Is Your Dog Following Their Instincts—or Yours? Isn’t it funny how our dogs almost always seem to get right to the point, as if to say, ‘Hey, I’m your dog, and now I’m going to dig in your flower garden’? If you’ve experienced this, you’re witnessing pure, raw animal instinct in action! But here’s the…

Service Dog Training Made Easy Have you ever thought that your pet dog is capable of more than getting the newspaper or snuggling with you? Just think of how you could change something like bringing tail wagging to some purpose— raising a service dog, for instance. The transition from being a playful puppy to being…

Best Online Dog Training Courses for Fun and Effective Learning Seriously, have you ever looked at your dog, and wondered what their thoughts are? Have you perhaps attempted to train your pet to do something, but instead of following your instructions, your pet gives you that famous ‘head tilting’ or ‘Bacon’ look?  Well, you are…

Fun and Effective Dog-to-Dog Aggression Training I’m sure we have all been there; out at the park on a beautiful day, having a great time, and then comes a change when another dog is also around. We’ve all been there.  That is like watching a movie as it is being enacted before you. But fear…

Ding Dong! Teaching Your Pup to Ring a Bell for Potty Breaks Have you ever asked yourself what your dog is telling you when he dozes or whines near the door or begins to scratch at it? Just think if they could just drop the bell and suggest to you that they really need to…

Can You Get Your Pup’s Attention? Try This! Has your dog ever ignored you and it was hard for you to get his attention? Imagine this: It is a sunny day and for the first time in quite some time, both you and your dog are at the park with him off his leash when…

Have You Ever Seen a Psychiatric Service Dog in Action? Picture this: Example situations you are in a coffee shop, in an instance where you find yourself feeling anxious. The chest becomes constricted, and this is compounded by the whirl of thoughts that whirl in your head.  You are somehow suffocating, and the sounds disturbing…

Oh, Beagle! From Playful Pups to Well-Behaved Buddies Yes, must you have ever tried following your beagle while the dog dashes through the park, snout firmly on the ground and unbothered by your shouting. If that’s the case, you should know that you are not alone in this situation. Beagles are friendly, lively dogs characterized…

Barking Up the Right Tools…. Have you ever felt caught up with your dog’s misconduct and thought where are those tools which make the training easier? You’re not alone.  Every dog owner encounters such problems, but the great news is that there are a number of solutions and tools available. Now it’s time to explore…

Have you ever tried to run around the park with a treat in your hand shouting, “Come here, Max!” and all to no avail, the dog hops around and continues not to listen to you? If so, then you are among many people all around the world that face a similar problem.  Most people who…

It is always fun and fulfilling to embark in training hunting dogs since this is considered to be a complex process. An additional thing that puzzles new trainers is that the dog may not obey on the first attempt or may perform poorly in the field.  Now, it will be interesting and useful to consider…

Common Question: Can my friendly dog be a guard dog? Have you ever asked yourself if your friendly and sweet loving dog could take up the duty of a protector? It’s rather challenging if your pet really is friendly with everyone, including total strangers. But don’t worry!  Becoming a dog trainer in guarding dogs is…