Archive for the 'Dog Training' Category
Friday, March 6th, 2009
Dogs are not born domesticated and housebroken. They have to be trained to obey and heed their master’s voice. Dog obedience is a very tricky business. You have to be able to make your dog obey you without suppressing their nature. You have to be able to make them understand that [...]
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009
A lot of dog owners of join kennel clubs and breed clubs. They are able to join a dog show that these clubs will organize. There are some shows where specific breeds are only examined and some look at all dog breeds.
Before competing, the standards in judging are determined. [...]
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
It is our responsibility to bring our dog for daily walks. The dog is basically a traveler. Walking keeps him mentally stable. But did you know that there is a proper way of walking the dog? This is why dog leash training is important.
Seeing the dog leash in the hands of the [...]
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
If you have a stubborn dog, you might need a dog training collar to train your dog. These are helpful tools to train your dog to do commands and become an obedient dog. Some dogs just bark at everybody and this behavior can be very annoying. With the training collar, this behavior [...]
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Dogs naturally like to stay in safe spaces big enough to accommodate them. This is why dog trainers often use dog crates when housetraining dogs. Dog crates help dogs establish a routine. It lets you set boundaries inside your home for your dog. Also, should you need to travel with your [...]
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Dog training can be very easy with some breed of dogs. But there are some dogs that are harder to train. And you will need more time and tools to be able to train the more difficult dogs.
There are many ways to train your dog. You can buy dog training [...]
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
There are dog shows that concentrate on the distinctive features of purebred dogs. The exhibits have written standards that describe the ideal size, color and temperament of each breed. These also include correct proportion, structure and movement.
There are three kinds of dog show conformation events:
1. All-breed shows offer competitions for over 150 breeds and [...]
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Ensure that your dog is properly behaved when visitors come over. You would not want him biting your guests and causing problems. The earlier you start training your pet, the easier it will be to teach him to obey basic commands. Like children, dogs need to be taught right from wrong.
Dogs with no boundaries will [...]
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Friday, January 23rd, 2009
Remember the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” While this is a metaphor, in the canine world, dog tricks can be taught and learned by any dog, no matter what age. All you need is patience and a limitless supply of dog treats. It is just a matter of letting [...]
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
Just like stage parents with their talented kids, there are stage pet owners who love to showcase their dogs’ abilities too. Thus, dog competitions are very popular with them. Among the well-known contests are the agility competitions where speed and dexterity are given high scores.
Let your dog practice his skills using agility tunnels. These [...]
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