Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Adam G. Katz Akeisha wrote to me with some very good questions. I’ve included her letter (and my responses) below: [Akeisha] Hi its Akeisha again. I do see what you mean if it is on all the time the dog will soon forget it is on and then will behave regardless. Ok, so the dog never wears a buckle collar again? This is what irks me. I want to be able to con...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Moses Chia The trick of “sitting up” is easily taught to small dogs, but should try not be included in a big dog’s education, as it is difficult for them to preserve their balance. The training of sitting up is one of the first tricks to teach and forms the groundwork for many other dog tricks. To train a dog to sit up, prepare some treats as a reward,...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Adam Katz Tom lives in a gated community of six houses. The woman who lives in the house next door to Tom just got a new Border Collie puppy. Tom immediately gave her a print-out of my dog training book (which you can read more about at: http://www.dogproblems.com/secretsbook.htm ) She read the book. Especially the part about using a crate to confine you...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Moses Chia All breeds and sizes of dogs can be taught easily to speak, and the way to go about it is to call your dog, show him a treat and say “Speak.” He will not understand what you mean and will probably at first jump for it, and then sit down and eye it attentively; finally, he will get impatient and utter a sharp bark, which is what you have been wait...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Moses Chia Aggression behavior in a dog is a normal form of canine communication similar to human frustration or anger. Like human, aggressive behavior occurs in every dog. The different lie in the level of aggression shown in them, and this is where dog breeds come into the picture. While some breeds are born with a greater tendency to become aggressive, pr...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Moses Chia A crate is a valuable and useful training tool. Its main purpose is to provide security, safety and protection for short term confinement while training a puppy or new dog about its own and house boundaries. A crate may look like a jail cell, but when used properly is your dog’s natural den – a personal space where he’ll feels secure and com...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Gina Marie Capatar As more breeds of dogs are domesticated, the number of available dog training collars are also steadily increasing. Sometimes, it is so hard to keep up on what dog collars to use for your dogs. Let me guide you through the maze of Dog training collars. Let us take a look at each of the available collars we can have for our dogs. First, ...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Lee Dobbins A properly trained dog is a joy to be around for both the owner and anyone else you happen to come in contact with. Not only will it make for a better relationship but it can help save your pet from being hurt or worse, if he is able to be called to your side to avoid danger. You should always use a positive approach to training your dog. Rewardi...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Samuel Murray Obedient dogs make the best companions. Time spent training your dog will reward you with a pet that is deeply bonded to you, respects you and is a joy to have around. Training your dog doesn't mean extinguishing her unique personality, it is simply a means of setting boundaries-something that makes dogs feel secure. Some owners unconsciously t...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Joel Walsh Without agility, the most muscular person in the world couldn't win a fight against a fifth-grader. But did you know that for a dog agility is possibly even more important? With so many of a dog's happiest moments spent running, jumping, catching, and stretching, dog agility training can really help dogs age gracefully and happily. What is dog ...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Dy Witt Crate Training for your Puppy Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall. Establishing you as the Alpha member of his “pack” is one very good reason for starting your puppy in a crate when he ...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By A. Grignard 1) Why should I crate train my dog? Crate Training is the fastest and most humane method of housebreaking dogs. Have you ever seen a dog under a table, chair or bed? The reason is that dogs naturally want to seek shelter, even in a house. If you don't provide it, they will create it themselves in an effort to feel safe and secure. A crate se...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Moses Chia A well-train dog usually leads a happier and healthier life and its owner also can enjoy a trouble-free life long companion. Dog training - basic obedience, house and potty training are therefore essential and important to a dog’s education. The conventional method of dog training tips and guide would be to list a series of things that you shoul...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Ray Coleiro Have you fallen under the spell of large limpid eyes and a saucy grin? Enchanted by the petite one with the grace of a ballet dancer and terrier –like qualities? Or were you taken by cute and goofy like appearance and personality of the larger breed of dog? Did you find the constant demand for attention alarming? Did the barking and/or ni...

Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by admin By Ray Coleiro While training your dog please remember: ·Do not punish the dog. Punishment is not a training aid. It does little to foster willingness to learn and achieve. Limit yourself to a firm “NO” and to using your hands to block the dog’s negative actions. Refrain from hitting or physically abusing the dog. ·Display extreme levels of patience ...

Published on Sunday, December 20, 2009 by admin It’s your first night with your brand new puppy and you are both very excited. The puppy is frightened and so are you. It’s perfectly normal that you both want to stay close to each other in tough times and the first night is one such occasion. Your puppy is separated from his mother, and you got yourself a baby. However, don’t let your emotions take contr...

Published on Sunday, December 20, 2009 by admin People often ask us about dogs hair. We received an e-mail from Mrs P. Scott from South Africa, who’d like to prepare her bitch for dog shows, but she said her bitch is not as white as she could be. If anyone has some idea or practical advice on this subject, please let us know. All of the Grich bullies are fed by “Eukanuba”. We feel it has the best combin...

Published on Sunday, December 20, 2009 by admin Before you start any routine with your young dog, please consult someone more experienced about your dog’s constitution. If a dog is too young, inappropriate workout could harm his bones and joints. The most suitable person you should talk to is the most probably the breeder of your dog. The best exercises for the hind legs development are high-intensity, shor...