Archives for December, 2007

Why My Dog Doesn’t Listen To Me ?

STEP ONE:  ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION

Talk to your dog. Do you know how much he/she understands? When your dog first comes home with you it is as if he/she has been sent to a foreign country. Dogs know no English, French, Spanish, etc. They must be shown what each word/phrase means - EVEN THEIR OWN NAME! Dogs DO understand “dogspeak” - the tones and body language of canines. The easiest way to get a concept across to anyone (including a dog) is to speak to them in their own language. Since we are unable to bark, etc., the best we can do is use our tone of voice to communicate our desires to our dogs early in our new relationship. With proper training techniques, dogs CAN and DO learn not only English, but whatever languages their owners use. …continue reading the article of Why My Dog Doesn’t Listen To Me ?

Dec 31, 2007 | 0 | Basic Training

Basic Training Techniques Which You Should Know

Does your dog get on the furniture and refuse to get off? Nudge your hand and insist on being petted or played with? Refuse to come when called? Defend his food bowl or toys from you?

If so, a training technique called “Nothing In Life Is Free” may be just the solution you’re looking for. “Nothing In Life Is Free” is not a magic pill that will solve a specific behavior problem. Instead, it’s a way of living with your dog that will help him behave better because he trusts and accepts you as his leader and is confident knowing his place in the family. …continue reading the article of Basic Training Techniques Which You Should Know

Dec 31, 2007 | 0 | Basic Training


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