Archive for the 'Behavior' Category
Classic Dog Article: Teaching Your Dog To “Potty” On Command
October 26th, 2009With the chilly weather setting in for the season, now is the perfect time to bring back this classic article that teaches you how to get your dog to speed up his or her “business” while you’re outside. Simple steps of positive reinforcement can get you and your pup inside and out of the [...]
Dog News: New Study Shows Dogs May Be Smarter Than Toddlers
August 9th, 2009A new study shows that even the most average of canines has the approximate mental capacity of a 2- year-old child. Stanley Coren, a canine expert at the University of British Colombia conducted a series of tests including math, social skills and problem solving and discovered some very interesting results. While the average [...]
11 Different Types Of Aggression Seen In Dogs
June 26th, 2009Aggression problems are very serious and can be traumatic for owners to deal with. You may feel helpless and torn about what to do - you love your dog and you don’t understand why he is acting out in ways that could prove to be harmful to you or to other people or animals. [...]
Classic Dog Article: Watch Me!
June 22nd, 2009Teaching your puppy or dog the “Watch Me” command is a simple stepping stone to all other obedience work. With consistent practice and positive reinforcement, this command will get your dog to focus on you, as opposed to the world around him (no matter how distracting it may be). Check out today’s classic [...]
Classic Dog Article: Dog Park Manners
June 15th, 2009If you’re a new dog owner or if you’ve just moved to an area where a dog park is part of the local canine scene, today’s classic article will set you up to make the most of the experience! I’ve put together a list of dog park “dos and don’ts” as well as some [...]
