Dogs have extremely strong jaws and powerful bites. Even the smallest of dogs can deliver an injurious bite as an adult, and big dogs can inflict even greater damage. Despite this physical ability, most dog bites do not result in terrible injury. In fact, many leave only a small scratch or a few bruises. Like wolves, with whom dogs share a recent ancestor …Read more...
So, you’re an introvert. You’d rather stay in with a good book, film, or game than go out to a crowded social event. You need plenty of alone time to recharge. But you still love dogs, and you want to find the best match for your lifestyle. Because with one-on-one companionship and affection...
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We tend to think of dog training as a series of steps for teaching particular behaviors. To teach a dog to stay in a particular position, you reward her as she remains in place for gradually longer times, at gradually greater distances, with gradually increasing degrees of distraction. Now...
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Welcome to Off Leash K9 Training Maryland s Scheduling What separates Off Leash K9 Training, llc locations from other dog trainers in the area is we do not only teach your dog commands, we give you an off leash dog that responds with military/law enforcement K9 speed and precision. We have...
Dogs and wolves parted ways many moons ago – thousands of years. They have a common ancestor yet when we look at the domestic dog of today he is just that, an animal that has evolved to live with people. When we look at wolves, they are animals that have evolved to be suspicious of people –...
If you re looking for a list of the Fundamentals of Natural Dog Training, you ve come to the right place. If you re completely new to Natural Dog Training, or even just looking for a refresher, this list of articles should help you get right on track. You might consider reading them in order...
For successful training, practice the following basic training steps with your puppy every day. Keep training sessions short. Your puppy will see everything as a game, so keep him stimulated by changing what he s learning. Do each command for about five minutes and come back to it whenever...
It typically takes 4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to a year. Size can be a predictor. For instance, smaller breeds have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms and require more frequent trips outside. Your puppy s previous living conditions are...
Dogs are such bundles of joy. From the cuteness of a puppy to the deep loyalty of an adult, dogs are truly man s best friend. However, dogs are very pliable animals; who they are and who they become depends in large part on how they are trained and how they are treated within their family (or...
At CPT Training we offer a variety of in Acworth, which are taught by professional trainers with years of experience in all forms of training. Whether you desire to train your dog for a competition, make them become more obedient or prevent any behavioral problems, we can provide it all. With...
NC Dogs offers professional dog training using reward-based training methods for families and their pet dogs in Wake County and surrounding North Carolina areas including: Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Durham Morrisville, Chapel Hill, and Holly Springs If you are in another NC location, we would be... Read More
Most of dog training entails teaching people; the vast majority of dog trainers earn a living by teaching classes and private lessons for pet-dog guardians. And the success of a dog’s training program depends upon the human’s compliance with that program. A dog trainer can provide basic obedience... Read More
Dr. Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and writer. He received his veterinary degree and a Special Honors degree in Physiology & Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College (London University) and a doctorate in animal behavior from the Psychology Department at the University... Read More
Clients of PAWS Training Centers reap significant benefits that many reputable non-profit service dog organizations do not offer: 1. The most common is that PAWS Training Centers is able to train clients’ privately owned dogs, assuming those dogs prove to be good candidates. Most non-profit... Read More
“He’d be perfect as a therapy dog — perfect. You just have to help me stop him from biting so much.” I wish I could say I’m making this up, but yes, I did have a client who said that, and yes, he truly thought his dog could be a great therapy dog. My client had the best of intentions, but it... Read More
A premier dog trainer in Northern Virginia and Washington DC, Jerri has always been guided by two passions – helping people through nursing, and loving animals from dogs to cats to horses. Dog ownership for her, however, has not always been easy. Jerri was bitten by one of her family s dogs... Read More
You are now the proud owner of a Labrador puppy, and likely have many questions about what to do next. And the best way for me to help you start training your Labrador puppy to be obedient, is by showing you how in a my free puppy training video series. In this free series you’ll learn how... Read More
Wild Things Dog Training provides the highest quality dog training that St. Charles and Chicago’s Northern West Suburbs have to offer. Our dog trainers pride themselves in being skilled in Operant and Classical Conditioning, Clicker Training, and Positive Reinforcement Training. This means... Read More
People used to think that dog training was only about teaching dogs obedience commands, usually through the use of heavy-handed punishment-based techniques. It was viewed as somewhat of a luxury for pet parents and was often wrongly considered to be something so straightforward and simple to... Read More
STAY CUE OVERVIEW - Teach your dog to Wait and use the behavior consistently as part of your say please program (sit and wait for your food bowl), and to keep your dog safe (wait at doorways and getting out of cars). - Teach your dog to Stay and use the behavior when you need to park... Read More
Source: Image components licensed from clipart.com I recently was a witness to a rather heated argument between two dog trainers about the relative effectiveness of clicker training compared to marker training . After much noise and hand waving it appeared that neither could provide convincing... Read More
Prerequisite: Students must have passed Beginner Obedience class prior to enrolling in CGC. This dog training class offers more practice in the skills begun in Puppy and Beginner dog training classes. The Canine Good Citizen dog training class helps dogs learn to behave in ordinary, everyday... Read More