Archive for the 'Dog Training' Category

Teaching a Dog to Stay

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The stay command is another great command that you need to teach your dog as early as possible. Many people believe that this command is quite difficult to teach. In fact, just like the other basic command of sit it is quite easy to get your dog to respond to.
One you have your dog sitting [...]

Stop Excessive Barking

Monday, March 8th, 2010

It is annoying when you are woken up in the middle of the night to your dog barking. As much as this is annoying to you just imagine what it is like for your neighbors. This is why it is important that you teach a dog not to bark excessively.
As with any other behavior with [...]

Puppy Proof your Home

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

When you bring a puppy into your home it can be a wonderful time, however your home can also be a hazard to your little explorer. There are certain precautions you need to take to ensure that your puppy is safe in his new home.
One of the first things you need to do is to [...]

How to Keep a Dog From Jumping on People

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

If you own a dog then you have probably came home with an arm full of groceries and had your dog tackle you the moment he saw you. While this is a sign of affection, it can be a mess if your bottle of orange juice breaks on the floor.
Beyond the dangers of having your [...]

How to Keep a Dog from Chewing on your Belongings

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

If you have ever came home and found you coffee table missing some of its original finish then you know all too well about a dogs chewing problem. There are several methods to prevent a dog from chewing; however before you put an end to his chewing day you need to understand why.
A dog’s natural [...]