If you were to imagine the worst possible fault that your dog could have, what would it be?
- A poor sit/stay
- Stealing food off your table
- Showing signs of aggression
- Bad or non-existent recall
- Guarding toys and bones
- Poor house training
- Chewing or other destructive behaviour
Now all of the above faults are undesirable and should be addressed, but for me one of the worst and most dangerous faults (for your dog) is a bad recall. The other faults can be upsetting and antisocial, but bad recall can be lethal or cost you hundreds of dollars in legal fees for damage caused. Without a rock solid recall how are you going to stop your dog from disappearing into the distance? It’s downright inconvenient, not to say embarrassing!
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Jan 26, 2008 | | Basic Training
The World Wide Web have connected many people to dog breeders, sometimes in close proximity to their home and sometimes miles away, even across country. It’s important to remember a few things as you scroll through the results of that Google search for breeders. First, be careful because many online sites have no protocol for listing. These sites may include breeders that are sometimes referred to as “back-yard” breeders. These folks tend to be motivated more by money than the quality of the puppies they produce. They are often called puppy mills because they produce mass quantities of pups that are sold at pet stores.
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Jan 26, 2008 | | Dog Breed
Circumstances will surface from time to time that require you to look into dog boarding at a local kennel. The time duration can vary from a few days to a few weeks but you ideally want to find your dog the perfect home away from home. Boarding with a kennel should provide your dog with a safe environment while giving you peace of mind as you tend to your business.
Within your community itself, there should be plenty of word of mouth regarding suitable boarding, whether it’s coming from dog trainers, veterinarians, pet groomers, animal shelters or localized dog clubs or forums online. Be sure to keep in mind that there may be some ulterior motives with the recommendations. Some of your sources may be recommending kennels owned or operated by friends or family. So just because you are getting names doesn’t mean that your work is completely finished.
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Jan 26, 2008 | | Health & Safety
A dog shelter or animal rescue group is a good starting point in your quest to find the perfect four-legged companion. Many people rule adopting a dog from a dog shelter or rescue group because they fear that the dogs are damaged goods. An animal rescue group does take stray dogs from the street but a g shelter isn’t a place where bad or damaged dogs are discarded. In many cases, a canine will find themselves in a shelter because their owner can no longer accommodate them. This happens sometimes when people are forced to rent an apartment that will not accept pets, travel frequently for business, start a family or move into a city dwelling that isn’t suitable for their dog. Shelters, for many of these dogs, are their last hope for being put into a loving home. With a constant new stream of dogs, all in need of a home, there is simply no place to house every single dog and some may be put to sleep if a potential savior doesn’t step forward.
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Jan 26, 2008 | | Dog Adopting
Dog dummy training is an important part of field training a retriever or hunting dog. The dummy used for training are typically comprised of heavy duty canvas and usually float. Dog bumpers are one kind of dummy used. Dog bumpers resemble the boat bumpers that are used to prevent neighboring boats from bumping together when docked.
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Jan 26, 2008 | | Basic Training
There is nothing more frustrating than figuring out how to train a dog to stop biting. Nobody wants an overly aggressive dog that is dangerous to house company, especially unsuspecting small children. Figuring out how to get them to settle down and be a bit more calm is easy once you establish yourself as the leader of the pack, earning your dog’s respect and obedience. It’s not about instilling fear into your dog or relying on medication or muzzles to keep them in line. In this article we will outline several ways to help you figure out how to get a dog to chill out.
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Jan 26, 2008 | | Basic Training
Dogs are highly social animals. This can account for their ability to be trained, their playfulness, and ability to fit into human households and social situations. How to train your dog is a question asked by almost all dog owners. It seems everyone has advice and tips, and opinions on the best way to train your dog. Training your dog is a must to avoid dog behavior problems. So what are 10 easy steps to train your dog?
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Jan 26, 2008 | | Basic Training