Dog Obedience Training Blog
Category : Dog Training
How To Introduce Your Dog To A New Kitten
When I was in college, I decided to add my first cat to our family. I had no idea we were all in for a bloodletting! He was a beautiful 7 months old Siamese mix and at the time I showed Rottweilers. I let my dogs outside. Clasped in my arms I brought in the new arrival, and proceeded to bring in my dogs.
They had never been aggressive with animals, but in their excitement they raced toward the new furry feline. Within milliseconds, he scratched both dogs in the face and proceeded to shred my hands, arms and scalp as he climbed and leaped to the drapes. We were all bleeding and traumatized!
Devocalization of Dogs
Do you know the laws in your State regarding devocalization of dogs? If not, you might want to read this article. It seems like such an inhumane and unnecessary step, and can lead to other physical and emotional problems.
Stop the devocalization of dogs in your state
by Stephanie Modkins, February 1, 2010
Dogs Examiner
Did you know that some breeders and canine owners devocalize their dogs in order to reduce the sound of their barks? Sound strange? Seem barbaric? Well, it is. For this reason, passing a bill in your state that sets parameters for this type of sugary is a must. Read the rest of this entry »
Does Crate Training Work?
Crate training your dog is an important decision. Does it really work? The truth is that for most dogs, the crate provides a secure area where they feel safe and protected. Crate training is also a great method to lead your pet right into house training.
Does Crate Training Dogs Work?
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A dog crate is a cage made of wire or molded plastic. The purpose of crate training dogs is to provide confinement for reasons of security, safety, housebreaking, protection of household goods, travel or illness. You may think that putting your pet in a crate is mean or inhumane and might cause your pet to resent you or to be psychologically damaged. However, dogs view the world differently than people.
Helping Your Dog Live a Long and Healthy Life
courtesy of www.factoidz.com
Since our beloved dogs become such a big part of our families, we want them to live as long as they possibly can. Find out more about how you can help.
How to Help Your Dog Live a Healthy and Long Life
by Brenda Nelson, www.factoidz.com
Although we know that our beloved dog will probably die before we do, there are many things an owner can do to help their dog live a longer life.
Dog Selection
Right from the start, the dog you buy, and the place you buy it from, can have a huge impact on how long it will live. Pups sold in pet stores come from mass breeders, places who only breed for profit. As such these pups may typically have genetic health problems or predispositions to some problems. Of course, most owners know that small dogs live longer than big ones, and most pets stores sell only small breed pups.
Is Your Dog Right for You?
courtesy of www.dogstardaily.com
If you are thinking about getting a dog, or perhaps adding another one to your household, you might want to read this article to see if you have done your homework on figuring out just what type of dog is really right for you and the best methods for training your dogs to fit in with your lifestyle.
An Un-Tapped Resource
by Marie Finnegan, January 17, 2010
Dog Star Daily
As dog trainers we regularly see people who have chosen to add a dog to their home that isn’t always the best match for them. Our job is to teach them how to live together in spite of the challenges a mismatch may bring with it. Most of the time we can help, but sometimes sadly the dog ends up in rescue instead, despite our best efforts.
What I don’t understand is why more people don’t ask trainers their opinion in finding the right dog for them. We see and work with more breeds and shelter dogs regularly than they will ever meet in a lifetime. Some of us even live with multiple breeds in our own homes. Not to mention the fact that dog trainers know about dog behavior and breed traits because it is our job to know this information.
Lessons We Can Learn From Our Dogs
Dogs are so forgiving, so eager to please. They can be trained to behave with manners that would make anyone proud. What if we were more like them? Here’s an article from CBS’s Bob Schieffer, with a whimsical look at how much better off we might be if we took a few lessons from our dogs.
Bob Schieffer Says Humans Would Be Better Off If We Let Dogs Be Our Teachers Read the rest of this entry »
How I House Trained My Golden Retriever Puppy
For decades, hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people have been unexpectedly stepping in wet, cold puddles of dog urine, as a result of not understanding what it really takes to house train a dog.
I'm So Sorry!
It’s frustrating as hell, ruins your socks, and stains your carpet. But it doesn’t have to be that way any longer. All you need is the right dog training information, a string, and a little bell, and your dog won’t mess on your floor ever again.
I house trained my golden retriever puppy below to ring a bell to go potty at 11 weeks!
Hundreds of dog training experts are teaching techniques like how to use crates to build bladder strength, and increase the length of time between eliminations; grinding your dog’s face in his poo to teach him it’s not OK, or methods even as intricate as getting a dog to go in a kitty litter box. And while all these techniques can work, they all have one major flaw…
… they all rely on your dog to hold his bladder for hours on end, until you finally remember that you should let him outside to go potty. This is fighting an uphill battle with your dog, because it is infinitely easier to teach an animal to DO something than it is to teach an animal to NOT do something.
Meaning that if we could find a way for our dog to tell us he has to go to the bathroom, that would be much easier than training him to NOT go to the bathroom
Here’s a few more examples to show you what I mean…
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Life Without Dogs
Courtesy of myseattlepets.com/delta society
While we love our dogs, most of us, at some point consider how uncomplicated our lives might be if we didn’t have our four-legged companions.
Here’s a humorous look at just what we might be missing!
Posted by Lori Moak-Kean at December 30, 2009
MySeattlePets.com
If I didn’t have cats or dogs……
“I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.
My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.
All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of fur.
When the doorbell rings, it wouldn’t sound like a kennel.
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Military Working Dogs
We all have family members or know someone who is serving in our U.S.
military, but did you realize that there are many canines that are
protecting and serving as well?
Holiday Entertaining and Your Dog
Many of us will be entertaining during the holidays with family and friends. And, let’s face it, not everyone loves our dogs like we do, and the fact is, many dogs are not as well-trained as we’d like them to be when it comes to interacting with company. Here’s an article with some great tips on how to make entertaining a more pleasant experience for both you and your dog.
The Life of the Party: Holiday Entertaining Success for Dog Owners
by Casey Lomonaco KPA CTP
