Dogs that jump up pose risks to others–reward calm behavior.

Tweet Dogs that jump up pose risks to others–reward calm behavior. (via PennLive.com) I’ve preached about this for years. Without proper training, the adorable puppy who jumped up to lick your face will become a danger to others when he or she triples in size. The same applies to young, exuberant rescue dogs who haven’t [...]

Teach Dog You Are Pack Leader

Tweet All About Pets: Teach Dog You Are Pack Leader (via The Ledger) Many people think of their dog as a person (or kid) in a fur coat, and that’s the way they treat the dog. But dogs aren’t people in fur coats and they don’t think like people think (as an individual). They think [...]

Cesar Millan and His Son’s Doggie Dos and Don’ts

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Tweet YH sits down with dog behaviorist Cesar Millan, his son Calvin, and a few good furry friends to talk about doggie dos and don’ts, pet/owner compatibility, and Cesar’s new show “Leader of the Pack”. Also, Calvin explains how he came to embrace his father’s affinity for Man’s Best Friend as well.    

Best Dog Training Techniques – Exploring What Is Available

Tweet Best Dog Training Techniques – Exploring What Is Available (via http://petsnthingsonline.com) Dog training results that you can actually be proud of can be achieved using proven techniques that really work. Training your dog begins with investing some time into your animal in regard to proper training. Dog training is not easy. That is why [...]

What Is a Dog Crate?

Tweet What Is a Dog Crate? (via Gonzales Weekly Citizen) If you know someone who has a new puppy, you ve probably heard the term dog crate bandied about, but what is it, exactly? Owners have probably been trying new ways of dog training since dogs were domesticated. Some of the methods have been more [...]

Routine will help calm skittish pup: Ask Dog Lady

Tweet Routine will help calm skittish pup: Ask Dog Lady (via The Plain Dealer) I adopted Lovey, a 6-year-old Maltese, from a local rescue group. She has many issues. She barks fiercely at moving cars, school buses, joggers and other dogs on the street. She only eats her food alone in the kitchen and looks [...]

Eight Tips on How to Train a Hyperactive Dog to be Calmer

Tweet Eight Tips on How to Train a Hyperactive Dog to be Calmer (via http://www.wagthedoguk.com) If you have a dog that is particularly hyperactive and difficult to control, especially in the company of other dogs or unfamiliar people, then it can be an extremely stressful time – for both the dog and the owner.  However, [...]

The Best Listening Dog in the World

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Tweet This incredible pup understands every word!    

Why You Need To Train Your Puppy-Practical First Steps

Tweet Why You Need To Train Your Puppy-Practical First Steps (via http://www.wagthedoguk.com) When somebody first gets a new puppy, they’re usually too busy playing around to train it. Of course, everybody has to train their dog to the extent that they don’t ‘have an accident’ in the house – otherwise you’d have a whole lot [...]

When Good Dogs Go Alpha – How To Handle Canine Aggression In Your New Puppy

Tweet When Good Dogs Go Alpha – How To Handle Canine Aggression In Your New Puppy (via http://www.wagthedoguk.com) Hispanic musician Bern Williams once said, “No symphony orchestra ever played music like a two-year-old girl laughing with a puppy.” But when those squeals of laughter turn to shrieks of panic and fear, it’s like going from [...]

Dog Trained to do Household Chores

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Tweet Heather Brook trained her Jack Russell terrier to help with the chores.    

Tips From Our Trainer: Teaching Your Dog To Ask Politely

Tweet  Tips From Our Trainer: Teaching Your Dog To Ask Politely  0 Comments (via www.petplay.com) For the first Tip From Our Trainer, Chopper P. asked,  “How do I get my Pug to not bark at me for treats when I am sitting at my kitchen table talking to a family member?” Barking for treats or [...]

Teaching Gentle Play With Dogs

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Understanding Dog-Dog Communication – Calming Signals

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Border Collie Zoe & Amazing Dog Tricks

Tweet I keep telling myself the more my Border Collie watches this that it will help her do the tricks.