Archive for the 'Training' Category
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 [...]
Product Review: Mountainsmith Dog Pack
August 31st, 2008Dog backpacks aren’t just for those lucky dogs who get to go camping and hiking. Did you know that fitting your healthy, active pooch with one of these packs is a great way to burn off excessive energy in a productive and healthy manner. Sometimes it takes a little while to get your [...]
Dogs and Babies - How To Get Your Dog Ready For Your New Addition!
August 21st, 2008Previously I’ve written a piece on how to teach your children to be more dog-friendly, but now I’ve written an article all about getting your pooch ready for the biggest change in his life - a new family member. We’re not just talking about an ordinary person here, but an infant - one that [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Beagle Housebreaking Problems
August 21st, 2008Question: I have a two year old beagle who has a dog door to the outside and has started to go to the bathroom in the house. Sometimes the back door is open and she will still go inside. Help!
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Answer: Occasional indoor urination is a common problem that can suddenly appear in adult [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Shy Bernese Mountain Dog
August 20th, 2008Question: We have had a Bernese Mountain Dog for 4 months. She is almost 3, but was in a kennel for all her life (was never socialized). She is extremely shy indoors; stays in a corner; looks sad and depressed. We have to pull her to go into another room. I have gotten [...]
