Dog Behavior and Training Digest

Leash Training Your English Bull Mastiff Dog

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:22:40 +0000

Why Dogs Pull on the Leash
Pulling on the leash is actually a very common problem with dogs in general, not just for Mastiffs. A dog might pull for several reasons. Most often it is only because they are very excited. Allowing the dog to settle down before walking can often stop the leash pulling.
Sometimes, because […]

Original post by John Hocking

Dog Training - How to Train Your Dog to Pass the Canine Good Citizen Test

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:37:39 +0000

By Eric Letendre
The American Kennel Club describes the Canine Good Citizen Test as: “The purpose of the Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) is to demonstrate that the dog, as a companion of man, can be a respected member of the community, and can be trained and conditioned always to behave in the home, in public […]

Original post by John Hocking

Sexual Mounting

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:22:51 +0000

Some puppies start sexual mounting behavior at the tender age of 6 or 7 weeks, although it generally begins at about 12 weeks of age. It is self-rewarding behavior, in that it “feels good” to the pup.
The problem seldom persists if the object of its attentions is made inaccessible. Unluckily, many owners believe that the […]

Original post by Ask Dr Dog

Teaching Your Dog The “Down” Command From A Distance

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:24:32 +0000

Greatest Dog Training
To get your dog to lie down when he is not close to you will take some work on your part, but it is not as hard as it looks. It is the prerequisite for a decent emergency down and it is then an essential part of insuring your dog’s safety when he […]

Original post by Ask Dr Dog

Preventing Overly-Territorial Behavior

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:29:47 +0000

Have you ever noticed how hindsight brings such a clear vision of things you wish you had realized earlier? Dogs behaving in ways that are overly-territorial is one of the most common times we see hindsight at work. This problem, while easily prevented before it starts, can be difficult to alleviate once underway.
One of the […]

Original post by Lori

The Psychotic Dog

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:52:25 +0000

A 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 […]

Original post by Ask Dr Dog

Helpful Dog Training Tips

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:32:38 +0000

It 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 […]

Original post by John Hocking

Setting Limits for Your Canine Companion

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:00:18 +0000

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 […]

Original post by Lori

Socialization is Not Just for Fun

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:12:07 +0000

Socializing 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 […]

Original post by Lori

Most Popular Dog Names

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:58:08 +0000

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 […]

Original post by Lori