A Collection of Dog Training and Dog Care ArticlesTips related to dog training and caring for new puppies. Learn how to break your canine's bad habits and have an obedient dog.Dog Training FAQ- February 27, 2006 I frequently get asked the same questions by different clients all the time. Here are the questions and the solutions. Why won't my dog come to me when I call them First of dogs with out a fenced in yard are the harder to teach come to, because they do not have enough time off leash and will not give that up when they are loose. If you give your dog ample exercise off leash in an enclosed park or some other area on a regular basis then it is no big deal for them to come to you when they..http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-training-faq.htm Dog Treats: Should You Use Them In Dog Training- February 20, 2006 There's always been some controversy over whether you should give treats. Now, some people say, "Of course! Give the dog treats so he'll obey you. After all, you won't get his attention if you don't give him anything he enjoys." On the other hand, some other people will say, "No, don't give the dog treats! He'll be only obeying you for the food." Should You Use Dog Treatshttp://www.dog-pound.net/should-you-use-dog-treats.htm How to Prevent a Dog Bite- February 16, 2006 Most humans are not aware that some of their body postures when greeting an unfamiliar dog are perceived as a threat in the dog world. For example: typical human behavior when greeting a dog is to say over and over again, "it's ok, it's ok," as they extend their arm out to reach over the dog's head to give them a pet. This is a threatening posture in the dog world. Always let the dog approach you in their own time, especially if it does not want to meet you. When they are comfortable with you.http://www.dog-pound.net/prevent-dog-bite.htm Search and Rescue Training- February 7, 2006 There are many things dogs can be trained to do but, of all the tasks a working dog can perform, search and rescue ranks the highest for needing qualified, professional trainers. A Search and Rescue (SAR) dog's performance, quite literally, can determine life or death to a human in need. As shocking as it may sound, there is no set of standards for rescue dog training. Subsequently, rescue clubs, teams, and individuals emerge as trainers, when, in fact, they may know little, or nothing at...http://www.dog-pound.net/sar-training.htm Choosing Your Puppy- February 7, 2006 When expecting a new puppy addition to the family you want nothing but the best. You check out the best day-care facilities, kindergarten and schooling. So, why should it be any different when the new addition is a puppy Hey, if it's good enough for stars like Brittany and Paris, who are we to question this new trend in spoiling our pets. Choosing Your Puppyhttp://www.dog-pound.net/choosing-your-puppy.htm Removing Matts on Your Dog- February 6, 2006 Before I discuss the tricks used to remove matts on your dog I must emphasize a few things. If your dog is badly matted or the matts are close to the skin I strongly recommend you take your dog to a professional to have him groomed. I also recommend a professional if your dog is elderly or can not tolerate being brushed. Having said that let's talk matts. Removing Mattshttp://www.dog-pound.net/removing-matts.htm Basics of Dog Training- February 2, 2006 The most important things in dog training are consistency, keeping dog's attention and understanding your dog. To get the respect of your dog you must be consistent. You should make a set of do's and don'ts for your dog. Follow these guidelines to the letter, if a dog does something desirable always reward it, if a dog does something bad punish him or her appropriately. In dogs world consistency is a sign of a leader. You will make your training my easier and effective by being a leader who...http://www.dog-pound.net/basics-dog-training.htm House Training Your Puppy- February 1, 2006 Puppy house training, which includes litter training, is one of the first things we all must do with our new pets. That is, unless we are lucky enough to get a pet that has already been housebroken! Along with housebreaking puppies some people must also litter train their new dogs. Why With most families working during the day the puppy will probably be left alone for hours at a time. When we talk about litter training we mean training our puppy to use paper to do their business, or better...http://www.dog-pound.net/house-training.htm |