Archive for the 'Training' Category
Ask The Dog Guide: Getting A Second Puppy?
September 30th, 2008Question:
I have a 7 week old Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix and he is the only dog. He seems lonely. Should we get him another dog so he has a companion? Is he ok by himself? What breed of dog would be a good companion for him?
Answer:
Congratulations on your new addition. The reason he [...]
Pit Bull Rescued From Michael Vick Battles Cancer
September 10th, 2008Red, a 6 year old Pit Bull seized from Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring in Virginia has a whole new battle on his plate. Red has been living with Amanda Mouisset, his foster mother and behavior specialist. The brave pooch has made such strides in his recovery that he has actually been used [...]
Classic Dog Article: Introduction to The “Leave It” Command
September 8th, 2008The “leave it” command is an incredibly useful direction that teaches your dog not to go for a specific object. It can be used when your dog is pigeon watching or trying to beg French fries from picnickers in the park. In this piece, you’ll learn simple steps to introduce this command into [...]
Soaring Cindy - The World Record Jumping Greyhound
September 2nd, 2008“Cinderella May a Holly Grey”, the Greyhound, is currently the Guinness World Record holder for the highest jump cleared by a dog - an incredible height of 68 inches! Cindy is a remarkable animal athlete! Born in December of 2000 and homed at the age of six months by the Hollydogs Greyhound Rescue to owners [...]
Classic Dog Article: Treats As A Training Tool
September 1st, 2008Some new dog owners wonder if there is a proper way to use treats during training. This weeks classic dog article answers that question! This small article fills you in on what kind of treats you should use (and what you should avoid) and when and how they should be used during training [...]
