Good dog training is not just a walk in a park. In fact, it involves patience, solid strategies, and enough time to succeed. Nearly all inexperienced dog possessors fail in training their pets due to lack of knowledge on what to do, or becoming frustrated for having unresponsive dogs. This failure directs them to resorting … Read more
Do you love working with animals? There are opportunities that are open to you that would allow you to work with animals regularly. As a matter of fact, you might be surprised with the opportunities that are open in your own area, even if you live in a relatively small town. The reason why that … Read more
Whether you are considering a new puppy, or are a new dog owner, training is a responsibility you need to take time to consider. If you have already owned a dog, especially one with behavior issues, then you know the importance of this topic. Knowing the following 7 secrets to understanding your dogs behavior will … Read more
As a professional dog trainer I am called upon often to help people housebreak their dogs. Sometimes I work with puppies of 8 weeks old and other times it is adult dogs of 8 years old. Regardless of the age, the method is the same for house training a dog. If you can follow, to … Read more
Training your dog is an important responsibility that a dog owner will have. Not only for the owner’s welfare or the welfare of everyone that is around him, but for the dog itself. Being a responsible owner is not only making sure he has food and water, or medical attention. A well trained dog can … Read more
So you decided to add a new addition to your home. No, we aren’t talking about a room, but a new dog. Whether you are puppy proofing your home, house breaking, crate training, or teaching your dog a fabulous recall or a new trick, the general care and maintenance that is required is equally important … Read more
Can’t find the time to train? Life too hectic? Too much to do? We all have good intentions. Sometimes life just gets in the way. We put off what we know we should do. When it comes to dog training, we all want a well behaved dog but it can be difficult to find the … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you live in the San Francisco area or any other area of the country, your dog is going to be a very important part of your life. As a matter of fact, many people consider the dog to be an extension of the family and they may even treat them better … Read more
Dog arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can result in pain and a reduced quality of life for your dog. It causes stiffness in the joints, which can make everyday activities, such as playing, running, climbing and even walking, unbearable for a dog. Although arthritis cannot be cured, it can be treated through … Read more
Whether or not your dog already understands his name, please don’t bypass this lesson. We promise you’ll learn something! The first important item we all teach our dogs, even before we notice we’re doing any training, is that when we make a targeted specific sound, we want their attention. This “sound” is their name. This … Read more