Archive for the 'Training' Category
Classic Dog Article: Teaching The Inturrupt Command
January 25th, 2010Today’s classic article teaches the interrupt command. This exercise can be used when your dog is getting into any sort of mischief that you’d rather he avoid, weather it be making a loud ruckus or chewing on the coffee table – this simple command will direct your dog’s focus back to you – all with [...]
Classic Dog Article: Coping With A Scardy Pup
January 18th, 2010Puppies are endlessly curious, but that doesn’t mean they’re always brave! If you notice that your new dog is responding fearfully to an everyday object, there’s a simple, gentle way to handle these occurrences. In today’s classic dog article, you’ll read how to and how NOT help your puppy gain his confidence! Check out: How [...]
Classic Dog Article: Teaching Your Dog To Greet Guests
December 21st, 2009Holidays and guests go hand in hand, but if you have an overexcited dog at home, sometimes the ringing doorbell brings on a feeling of impending chaos! In today’s classic article we’ll discuss some steps you can take to teach your dog (or puppy) how to handle visitors with composure! With a little bit of [...]
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 cold! [...]
Classic Dog Article: Dealing With Fearful Puppies
October 19th, 2009From approximately 8-11 weeks of age puppies experience a “fear period” where frightening experiences can have a lasting effect on their behavior. It’s very important for pet parents to learn the “rights” and “wrongs” of how to handle incidents in which your puppy reacts fearfully to everyday occurrences. In today’s classic dog article, you’ll learn [...]
