Dog Behavior and Training Digest

History and origin: The Gordon Setter is a real Scottish breed, dated back to 17th century Scotland.  He is the simply native Scottish gun dog and was formerly recognized as the Gordon Castle Setter due to the truth that he was bred at Gordon Castle, Banffshire.  Many consider that he is a cross between […]
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Prevention is the major key in order to avoid diseases and sickness from attacking your dog.  In fact, the best prevention begins even before you begin breeding the dog.  But what do you do if your pet was born with a health trouble?  There are a few options for you to decide from when […]
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An clear limitation in puppies is that they exhaust easily, both emotionally and physically. Being young, the prey instinct isn’t matched with the outside world; the puppy can’t pace himself. He’ll go at full tilt toward anything is attractive to him until he’s tired. Equally, he’ll simply panic if something is disturbing him. When […]
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When grooming your dog, it is essential for you to be firm but kind at the same time. Being firm with your dog does not mean being cruel, but to allow the dog know who the leader of the pack is. Most dogs react to simple commands such as sit and stay.
In addition, dogs […]
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To obtain your dog training on the correct track, go slow with your puppy; let him his puppy hood without rushing him throughout his training. Increase his prey instinct instead of repressing it so that you exploit its flexibility. With the flow of drive frozen by the prey instinct, limits that usually make dogs […]
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One of the most difficult housebreaking problems that can occur with a puppy or adult dog is when they don’t want to “make” in front of you outside. This can be a huge problem for pet owners who walk and walk their dog, only to have them have an accident as soon as they return […]

Chewing is one of the most common problems we come across as dog trainers. In some households, the damage is vast, involving things such as sofas, carpeting, moulding and more. But in many households, particularly ones with puppies, there is at least some level of chewing that goes on, even if it’s just the occasional […]

When the weather starts getting cold, I often start receiving calls and emails from folks wanting to know how to get their “outside dog” to behave inside. Some people say that they had been doing their dog a favor by letting him stay outside to enjoy the fresh air, and others simply feel that dogs […]

Getting a puppy is a very exciting time. Perhaps you’ve been waiting for the time to be “right,” or maybe you just fell in love with a puppy at an adopt-a-thon.
Either way, once you get the puppy home, the realities of having one tend to set in rather quickly. Although they are adorable, sometimes snuggly […]

Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of life and will involve a big adjustment for everyone in the household, even your pets. Just as you make lots of preparations for your baby to arrive, it is also a good idea to work with your dog in advance. Following are some tips […]