Dog Training

Whether you call it gnawing, chomping or teething, it al boils down to the same thing –dogs love to chew. When busy dog teeth meet soft objects you can be sure there’ll be mess. Objects with interesting smells and textures are always alluring, and the more valuable they are to you, the more attractive they […]

If it moves, your dog will chase it. Balls, bubbles, sticks or falling leaves floating through the air are just a few of the fun things dogs love to pursue. Young dogs in particular love the challenge of moving objects. They make perfect toys and it’s delightful to watch a young pup entertaining himself by

Few owners can resist their dog’s pleading eyes gazing up at them during dinnertime. “Dogs lust after what we’re eating because they see us enjoying it so much,” says Dr. Spiegel. “And they just want to join in the fun.” But if you give in just once and feed your dog even the smallest morsel

A friendly pet is a joy, but a dog that growls, snaps and has an aggressive personality is a danger to everyone with whom he comes in contact. There are many reasons why your dog might show a rough exterior, but there is no reason to excuse a family pet who growls, snarls or bites

Puppies are born with their eye closed, they don’t ask question, and they don’t get lessons from private tutors. They have to figure out the world the minute they take their first breaths. Using their super – sleuth noses, puppies soon sniff out where mom keeps the food. All it takes is practice. Puppies are

Teaching your dog advanced skills is not easy to learn from books or mere observation. It takes a school or a teacher trained in the task to show you how to prepare your dog properly. To find a reputable training school or professional dog trainer in your area, ask your vet, other dog – owning

Communicating with a dog often comes naturally to kids, but adults find it harder, say Amy Ammen, director of Amiable dog training, host of “Amiable dog training with Amy Ammen” on MATA television in Milwaukee, and author of training in no time and dual ring dog. As we get older, we rely on more words

It is essential that your dog gets used to traveling by car or on public transport. Whereas some puppies will embrace car travel enthusiastically and want to accompany their owner everywhere, others are fearful and are terrified by the whole experience. Making the experience fun: If you introduce your puppy to car travel at an

As dog’s owners, we have the capacity to create some behavior problems in our pets. We ask so much of them as companions and want them to share our lives our homes, but we also expect these pack – orientated animals to be content to be alone when we do not want their company. This

Dogs rely to a great extent on body language to communicate with each other and with us. Whereas we use words to make out intentions and emotions clear, dogs resort to body posture and you can learn a lot about your dog by watching him closely. Reading the signs: By regular observation of your dog’s