When you are training your dog, be mindful of the time spent in one session. Your dog is going to get bored doing the same thing over and over. The first few sessions especially should be kept under 10 minutes. When introducing your dog to another animal, do so slowly and carefully. If you want [...]
Obedience classes can be beneficial for dogs that seem to be especially hard to train. Obedience class instructors know how to solve a variety of issues, like constant barking and general disobedience. It takes small steps to crate train your puppy; they must become accustomed to it. When they seem comfortable in it with the [...]
When training your dog, always be sure that it feels safe. If dogs don’t feel safe, they will probably lash out with some kind of behavior that is bad. Keep your dog confident by placing him in a safe area. Social sessions with new animals should be very controlled and done slowly. Weighs the pros [...]
Everyone that lives in your home should know the same dog commands. Any difference in training techniques and commands could result in confusing your dog. If all members of the family use the same commands, training your dog will be much more easier. Training a new puppy can be much easier if everyone in the [...]
Don’t be afraid to instruct guests to your home on the proper guest etiquette with your dog. Excessive excitement is one factor that may cause your dog to jump up on guests or force a dog into thinking that it needs to show dominance. Expect the occasional setback when you are training your dog, but [...]
