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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 […]
Dog Walking Etiquette
November 27th, 2007 in Puppies, New Home Adjustment, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, House Training, Barking Dog Problems, Dog Fears: Skittish/Timid, Running Away, Pulling Although to many of us, the “rules” are common sense, there are of course people who either don’t realize or choose not to follow the etiquette of dog walking. In order to clear up any potential confusion, I thought I would take this opportunity to be the “Miss Manners” of the dog world.
For example, when […]
Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas, “Oh My!”
November 3rd, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Chewing, Dog Obedience, For Families, How Dogs Think, House Training, Barking Dog Problems, Jumping, Running Away, Pulling, BeggingIt’s the first week of October and as the air begins to cool also comes the reality that there are many holidays coming just around the corner. And holidays mean candy in bowls, food on counters, doors opening, guests arriving and perhaps joining you for a meal. So what does this mean for your dog? […]
Choosing a Collar for Your Dog or Puppy
October 27th, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Training Methods, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Selecting A Dog, Jumping, Running Away, Pulling With so many types of collars to choose from, it can be confusing to figure out which one is best for your dog or puppy. You’ll want to keep in mind your dog’s health and safety, while also having some control over your pet during walks.
Your dog needs a collar for several purposes, but […]
Are you telling your dog to “banana?”
October 9th, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Training Methods, Dog Obedience, How Dogs Think, Running Away One of the most misunderstood commands in dog training is the “come” command. For some reason, we humans realize that we have to teach our dogs how to “sit” and “stay,” but somehow we expect them to automatically know what we mean when we call them to “come.”
My husband Frank is fond of explaining to […]