Dog Training Basics

Puppies are never happier than when we spend time with them. Travelling with them is no different, they just adore attention and love to be included in all family activities.
Before setting out with puppy on your first car ride you need to ensure that you have the means to restrain him. An excited dog jumping [...]

Potty training your puppy can be a trying battle at times. It is much easier to accomplish when you have some dog potty training tips to follow. We want your puppy toilet training to be as painless, yet as effective as possible. This all becomes part of your general puppy training routine. Repetition is the [...]

There are many changes that a puppy may go through during puppy development. In this article we will list and describe some of the changes in your puppy’s behavior from 16 weeks up to the age of 19 weeks.
At this point during puppy development you need to be vigilant and remember that this is the [...]

When you bring a new puppy into your home, it is important to begin training right away. If you wait to start, your puppy may pick up bad habits that will be hard to drop in the future. Although you may want your puppy to learn how to sit on the first day, those tricks [...]

The training of dog is not an easy task. There is the need of an adequate and prompt training from the day one. If you have this consideration from the commencement, the procedure of training will be easier for you. Never forget that the success of any training of dog depends on both the trainer [...]

Crate training a puppy is a great choice especially if you want to keep your puppy out of trouble when you are away or at night.
Crate training also allows your puppy to have its own space in which it feels safe and secure.
When buying a crate for a puppy, make sure the crate is large [...]

Dogs begin their emotional and physical development in the womb. It is important to watch what your pregnant dog eats and check to see that your dog is as comfortable and happy as possible. Playing is still important to the mother’s well being. Ruff play is not recommended but careful play is. Using common sense [...]

You want to know why your dog chewed your new shoes, carpet, table, or whatever else that sent you into exasperation. There is no one answer, but there are a few possible reasons besides it may just be good entertainment and a great way to pass the time.
Puppies and young dogs learn about the elements [...]

Every owner can teach his dog self control by following these guidelines:
Train, don’t restrain:
Taking a firm grip on the leash and collar teaches the dog nothing except that you can restrain him. Instead, give a simple command, such as sit, reminding with the lead if needed, then loosen the lead so there is no tension [...]

You’ll find that when teaching the command "stay", it will require considerable practice for success. Teaching him to stay in a seated position or lying down will be best. With repetition, say the command "stay" and then slowly moving backwards from your puppy with incremental baby steps. Only move away far enough to where you [...]

So, your puppy obeys in every situation you want him to. He comes when called when surrounded by other dogs at the dog park. He heels nicely while you pass other dogs on leash on the street. He stays put when you ask him to, despite the squirrel running 10 yards away. He stops barking [...]

Bringing a new puppy home is a great event for everyone in the household. This great little bundle will quickly grow up into a companion for life. So when do you start puppy house training? Well this should be done as soon as you bring the puppy home. This is to make sure that you [...]

The quick and easy puppy potty training system has three concepts that will limit poor choices by you and your puppy. The goal of our dog training program is to help make the right potty choice easy and the wrong potty choice hard for your puppy. The three key elements to humane, gentle and dog [...]

Like bringing home an infant for the first time, bringing home a new puppy requires a little preparation. You want to make the transition to the dog’s new home a smooth one. You want to bring the puppy home to a calm, supportive and properly prepared environment.
Bringing a puppy home, supplies you need:
Two bowls, food [...]

The choices you make at the start are crucial. You have to ask yourself if you are prepared to devote the next ten to fifteen years of your life to the care of this living, adorable creature. Are you ready to give him unconditional love and attention, for that is what he will be giving [...]