Does your dog bark when she hears the doorbell ring? Is it driving you nuts? You're not the only dog owner to experience this. Let's face it, it's a natural reaction for your dog to bark at the doorbell -- because she's learned over time that the doorbell ringing means someone is at the door. And, most likely, someone at the door mean she gets to interact with someone new. Here's how you can train your dog to stop barking every time the doorbell rings... … [Read more...]
Have you been dealing with some bad dog behavior lately? Is your dog causing you a lot of frustration and heartache? Trust me, we've all been through it. However, it's important to realize that dogs (just like babies) are not born bad. Dogs (and humans) are influenced by their surroundings as well as their interactions with others. And the fact is... bad dog behaviors are almost always the result of the dog's upbringing. Thus, your dog's bad behavior could be due to inconsistent or … [Read more...]
After your dog learns all of the basic dog commands, he will use them throughout his life to stay safe and to communicate with you and other people. Beyond that, you may want to teach your dog any number of dog tricks. There are lots of reasons to teach your dog new tricks -- not the least of which is to build your dog's confidence level while giving him something fun to do, like a hobby. In addition, dog tricks will ultimately help to keep your dog's mind sharp and his daily exercise … [Read more...]
Hunting dogs primarily consist of hound dogs (sighthounds and scent hounds) and gun dogs (retrievers, setters, spaniels, pointers, and water dogs). Lots of other dog breeds also fall under the Sporting Group and make great hunting dogs. Each has its own unique way of hunting and capturing prey. If your dog is one of the breeds that's good at hunting and you're thinking of training your dog to hunt with you, following are some basic tips to point you in the right direction. … [Read more...]
Dog training is a specialized field that encompasses such things as teaching the family pet to follow simple basic commands and building a strong human/canine bond. The duties associated with being a certified dog trainer can be as complex as training work dogs to recognize certain odors (like narcotic drugs) or training dogs to help the handicapped (such as seeing eye dogs), or as simple as training a dog to respect its owners and co-exist peacefully in the same home. Becoming a certified dog … [Read more...]
If you've got a new dog, then you probably want to find a professional dog trainer -- sooner, rather than later -- to help you teach your dog how to mind his manners and live a long happy life with you. If you don't, your ability to communicate with your dog will be limited at best and, as a result, your dog's everyday behaviors will likely become chaotic and maybe even destructive over time. A dog isn't born knowing how to live comfortably in a home... with people. Even just a few dog obedience … [Read more...]
There are many different dog training techniques out there. If you're like me, you've probably read books on how to train your dog, and maybe you've even taken your dog to obedience classes. With the many different methods, types, and styles of dog training, dog training problems can inevitably result -- depending on which one you choose and the breed and personality of your dog. Here's how to find the right dog obedience training method for you and your dog... … [Read more...]
When you are potty training your dog, you will inevitably find accidents inside the house because you missed your dog's signal that she had to go outside. Even if you have successfully potty trained dogs in the past, you can still expect to find accidents with your new dog. When we got our first dog Nakita, we didn't know what we were in for with housebreaking. Potty training a dog takes time, no matter what, but what made it worse for us is Nakita is a Min Pin. Since her bladder is … [Read more...]
Have you tried to teach your dog to fetch a ball or a frisbee, but he won't bring it back to you? He'll only catch, but not fetch and return the item to you? Some dogs, when they're given the fetch command, are more focused on the item they caught than on actually bringing it back to you. To get a dog to follow-through takes a bit more training (and patience). Lots of dogs will chase after a ball or other retrieving toy, but when they get it they not only won’t bring it back, but actually … [Read more...]
How often are we unhappy about certain behaviors our dogs have? Like jumping up on strangers when they first meet them, barking all the time, growling at other dogs, the list goes on and on. What do we do in these cases? Most of the time, we will express our frustration in one way or another. "No." or "Don't do that!" is probably the word or expression most often used. Often, we get frustrated (or even angry) if the "No" does not get the desired result. But are … [Read more...]
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