Archive for July, 2010

Training a Working Dog (Police Dogs and Assistance Animals)

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

In today s world, working dogs are a fact of life. These dogs selflessly provide a service to their masters and their communities and are rewarded with adoration and praise. Police dogs provide such an important service that, in some areas, the killing of a police animal is ...

Training a Show Dog

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Since the beginning of time, man has always been proud of the things around him and quality was a prime concern. Even in the biblical account of Adam and Eve, it states that Eve looked at the fruit of the tree and saw that it was good and desirable ...

Tools for Training

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

In the dog trainers arsenal of tools and tactics, there are many great items that will assist in the task and make things much easier for you. Items such as clickers, leashes of different varieties, halters, electronic collars, electronic and chemical training aids, muzzles and treat carriers are ...

Three Ways to Combat Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

You leave and he howls. Not just for a moment, but seemingly forever. When the howling finally abates, it is replaced by a whine. When you return, you find your home a mess he has engaged in destructive dog behavior that is completely out of character. ...

Three Secrets to Increase the Effectiveness of Dog Training

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

There are virtually as many approaches to training a dog as there are dogs to train! It seems as if every day new systems and techniques are announced or older methods are resurrected. Check a bookstore shelf or do a quick internet search and you will be overwhelmed ...

Three Common Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid

Friday, July 30th, 2010

There are many different approaches to dog training and many different ways of implementing each of those approaches. Most techniques utilized today however, are premised upon the idea that positive reinforcement is likely to create the best results. Virtually every truly functional dog training system is outgrowth of ...

The Three Tricks to Teaching Dogs Tricks

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Teaching a dog a tick can be a rewarding experience for both pet and owner. Thousands of tricks have been taught to dogs ranging from the common ( roll over ) to the entirely unique. Certainly thousands of new tricks are being conceived and taught to dogs with each ...

The Five Things To Avoid During Training

Friday, July 30th, 2010

In dog training, there are a few major downfalls that you are sure to encounter. Knowing them before you reach this point is very helpful to avoiding stressful situations later. The biggest mistake most people make is also the easiest for new trainers to fall victim to. ...

The Basics of Training Your Dog

Friday, July 30th, 2010

As a new dog owner and trainer, you may find yourself a bit overwhelmed at first. Do not be discouraged by this. It is quite common and shows a healthy concern for your pets well being. This being said there are a few very simple rules to ...

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Trainers Make

Friday, July 30th, 2010

When new trainers first get started, they tend to make a lot of mistakes in their techniques and how to come up to their dog training process. There are a few mistakes that are fairly common among most trainers and we shall make these ten mistakes the subject of this ...