Dog collar vs dog harness: Pros and con
Dog collar vs. dog harness: Choose the equipment that will reduce the risk of a neck injury, discomfort, or other health problems.
Dog Training
Training your dog takes time and effort. And it needs to start the day you bring your puppy or dog home.
Dog training should be a lifelong project for you and your dog. Make it fun and mix playtime with dog training.
To be successful, use these dog training tips: Be a leader, be firm, humane, and praise.
Be a leader
Dogs are social, pack-oriented animals who respond best to a leader figure, whether dog or human. The best pack leaders are the ones who are the most consistent. Dogs react to consistency because they know they can trust the consistent leader. Consistent leaders don’t invite the dog onto the couch one day and punish him the next when he jumps on the couch without permission.
Be firm
Good leaders are firm without being harsh. A good leader tells the dog to do something. He or she doesn’t shout at the dog, plead with the dog or scream at the dog to obey. The punctuation at the end of a good leader’s command is merely a period.
Be humane
Third, a good leader is compassionate. He or she doesn’t punish the dog for mistakes made by the leader.
Give praise
When the dog does something praiseworthy, deliver approval immediately. A good leader does not praise unwanted behaviors, no matter how unintentional the recognition may be.
If the dog shows fear, aggressiveness, or timidity, the good leader either ignores the behavior or tells the dog to knock it off. The good leader doesn’t praise and, therefore, encourage the response by stroking the dog, telling him it’s OK, you’re a good boy, etc., while the dog is acting out.
6 places you can take your registered service dog
A registered service dog provides more flexibility. The registration process is relatively short and free of hassle, with quick results.
5 tips for keeping your touchy toddler safe around dogs
Toddlers and dogs can be the best of friends. It’s your job to teach your dog and your toddler how to safely and successfully interact with each other.
Use new puppy potty training techniques to quickly house-break your dog
Start puppy potty training techniques early. Old thinking suggested owners wait until the dog was 12 weeks old. New thinking recommends starting sooner.
Use patience, persistence to train stubborn dogs
With the right training and patience, even the most stubborn dogs can learn from their masters. Be consistent with training.
3 safety commands you and your dog should know that could save his life
Safety commands help you protect your dog, and may make the difference between life and death if you need to stop your dog from doing something dangerous.
Service dog training requirements: Is your dog qualified?
Service dog training requirements include training to pass obedience and public access tests. Then you need to secure a service dog certificate.
Don’t stop! Socialization isn’t just for puppies
Ongoing socialization helps create a happier, healthier dog by reducing stress and anxiety and making the dog more confident.
5 tips to make your dog stop eating feces
Because there are many reasons why some dogs eat feces, it can be a major challenge for some dog owners to make their dogs stop eating feces.
5 tips to successfully leash train your puppy
To successfully leash train your puppy, start early, and use lots of treats. Other helpful hints: use a harness, make walks fun, and build in time to sniff.
