Why Train Your Dog?

Training is an essential part of raising puppies to become well-mannered dogs. Training a puppy doesn’t mean you’ll have to stop playing, cuddling, or spoiling them. It only means that you’ll have to spend extra time and effort in making sure that the puppy understands the acceptable behaviors and that they should never cross the limits of these behaviors. Dogs naturally need strong leaders; you should, therefore, take on that role in your puppy’s life. Common puppy behavior problems include nipping, excessive barking, and destructive chewing. The best way to deal with these behaviors is to firmly issue a command (No) each time your pet exhibits the unacceptable behavior. Only reward him when he exhibits acceptable behaviors. (a comforting pat and good boy/girl) Chewing, for example, is one of the most common puppy behavior problems and usually reaches its most intense levels when the puppy starts teething, which is when he is around 5-9 months of age. While this is perfectly normal behavior in young dogs, it must be addressed rapidly through aversion techniques. So, if you don’t want your puppy chewing through your furniture or clothing, you must provide him with something else to chew on.

The Importance Of Following Breed-Specific Advice

Different breeds have different personalities and respond to in-home dog training techniques in different ways. Therefore, if you are planning to buy more than one dog or if you happen to prefer having dogs of different breeds, I strongly suggest that you look for an...

Basic Training Commands

Some of the most basic and important dog obedience commands are "heel", "sit", "stay", "down", "come", and "drop it". These may seem like very simple commands, but they are more than just cute little tricks. They are actually the keys to controlling your dog’s daily...

Dog Biting

Amongst the most feared and dangerous dog behaviors is “Biting.” Even the most aggressive dog can be trained to improve its behavior considerably. However, To successfully deal with dog biting problems, finding out how the behavior began will be necessary. The best...

Home Dog Training vs. Obedience School

What is so important about in-home dog training? Couldn’t you just send your dog to obedience school? Technically, you DO have a choice of enrolling your dog in obedience school. But, as more and more satisfied owners discover, training conducted in the home...

Dog Training Tips To Stop Dog Jumping

Too often, owners are the cause of the bad behavior known as “Jumping Up.” From the puppy stage to adulthood, many puppies are allowed to jump up and be petted and loved. Then, the puppy grows into a full-sized adult that knocks you off your feet whenever it greets...

Eliminate The Source Cause Of Dog Biting

Dog biting problems are simply the results arising from some other factor. By identifying and addressing that factor with patience and confidence, you can effectively eliminate the biting problems. Patience is especially needed when you are still trying to identify...

Using Toys To Assist Training

There are lots of dog toys you can use to correct puppy behavior problems like destructive chewing. In order to prevent “boredom,” I suggest that you purchase an assortment of chew toys. If you notice your puppy starting to chew on furniture or other household items,...

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