Archive for December, 2007
The Psychotic Dog
December 26th, 2007 in Dog Behavior, dog detailA psychosis is defined as a mental disorder of such degree that there is personality disintegration and loss of contact with reality. The line between neurotic and psychotic behavior is not well defined, even by psychiatrists and psychologists. Two existing criteria can be added to the description of a neurotic dog to describe, for […]
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Helpful Dog Training Tips
December 18th, 2007 in ArticlesIt is important to start training a dog between six and eight weeks of age. If your dog is older and has yet to be trained do not worry because it is “never too late to teach a dog a new trick.”
Many dog owners are curious as to the best way to go about dog […]
Setting Limits for Your Canine Companion
December 11th, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Training Methods, Manners, Play Biting, Chewing, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, How Dogs Think, House Training, Digging, Barking Dog Problems, Jumping, Running Away, Separation Anxiety, Pulling, Begging, Object Guarding When it comes to our beloved pets, many people don’t like to set too many limits. Even the most strict of pet owners will usually admit that they like to spoil their pet sometimes, and of course, a little spoiling is okay.
However when not enough limits are set, several problems can arise. Firstly, the fact […]
Socialization is Not Just for Fun
December 4th, 2007 in Puppies, New Home Adjustment, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, How Dogs Think, House Training, Barking Dog Problems, Dog Fears: Skittish/Timid, Aggression, Running Away, Separation Anxiety, PullingSocializing your dog is a very important aspect toward having a well-adjusted, well-behaved pet. Of course, it’s also usually fun to take your dog for walks, to the park or even for a ride in the car. But even if you don’t particularly enjoy taking your dog places, it’s still important to get him out […]
Most Popular Dog Names
December 4th, 2007 in Puppies, New Home Adjustment, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, For Families, Selecting A Dog One of the fun parts of getting a pet is picking out a name. I have seen some trends come and go over the past 13 years of being a dog trainer, while others seem to be consistently popular.
For example, in the late 1990’s, Elmo was a very popular name, with kids taking a role […]
How Much And How Often Should You Train Your Dog?
December 3rd, 2007 in Dog Behavior, dog training, discipline dog, puppy trainingConstructive dog training can occur any time, all the time. You don’t require to get your dog ready in particular training gear. Your pet is typically prepared whenever you are. It is suggested that you train in several 5 to 15-minute sessions, for a sum of 30 to 45 minutes per day.
This is easier than […]