Category:Behavior & Training

Many people become frustrated when it comes to training their puppy to urinate outside.  What people do not know is that it is fairly easy to train your pup; you just have to be dedicated and committed to guide your pup to his proper destination to urinate, and that it outside.  When you first bring your …
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Training your dog to speak or be quiet should be one of the first things you teach him. It can be confusing to many dogs when you want them to bark sometimes, but not other times. No dog owner should want their dog to stop barking completely; instead, the goal should be controlling when and …
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The following instructions are based on positive reward-based techniques. To get the most out of this training method, you should also read my articles on dog leadership and communicating with dogs. The definition of “sit” is very simple. The dog must but his bottom on the ground while keeping his front legs straight. Sitting is …
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Dogs can be trained to pee on command. A dog that knows how to pee on command can be of big help to his master. Just like in teaching your dog other commands and tricks, you have to be consistent and patient during the whole training process. Establish a peeing schedule for your dog. Dogs …
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One of the most important and most common mistakes made by new dog owners is their lack of concern for obedience training.  Every dog should be taught some basic commands for their owners’ safety and peace of mind. Some of the more important and easiest to teach are sit, stay, heel, and come.  This article …
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A dog crate is a wire, metal or plastic enclosure in which a dog can be placed for security or transportation purposes. At least once in a dog’s life, there is a need for him to use a crate that is why it is best to properly train the dog to go inside a crate …
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Dogs are great companions for anyone. They just need love, care, and a bit of training to prevent any mishaps. Among the many dogs to choose from, Eskimo dogs or “Eskies” are one of the most affectionate breeds to care for. Though they are quite hard to care for due to their fur issues, you’ll …
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No matter how cute your new puppy or dog may be, if it is chewing and biting on you, your family members and guests – he or she probably doesn’t seem quite as cute. In fact, if the pup’s chewing and biting habits are not controlled, it might actually hurt someone, or destroy the contents …
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Sled dogs are highly trained dogs. Seeing them pull a drag covering long distances under extreme conditions might make you wonder how these dogs were trained. Training sled dogs really takes a long time, and this could mean years. You must have the patience to teach your sled dog to pull and cooperate properly with …
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Come, sit, stay, down…..when you say these things to your puppy, does she look at you like you’re crazy? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why does so-and-so’s puppy do what he tells her and mine doesn’t?” If so, ask yourself that no more! What you need is some good old-fashioned puppy training sessions to keep …
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