October 24th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
Puppy Training: The Clicker Is Your Friend, Learn How To Use It
Remember that a dog functions in the here and now. The next second, its mind will be onto something else. You need to let your dog know exactly when its right and exactly when its wrong. If your timing is off, you may inadvertently be training just what you don’t want your dog to do!
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October 22nd, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
Puppy Training How To Get Your Puppy To Stop Stealing Clothes
Puppies are like little children in that they need constant discipline and a watchful eye to be sure that they can learn the rules of your house. Some puppies have major behavior problems, while others display the typical scenarios, such as stealing clothes and other small items around the house as if it were a game.
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October 20th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
One thing you can count on when bringing home a new puppy is the fact that he will nip and bite at your fingers during the first few days or weeks. This is perfectly normal and there is no reason to get alarmed that you may have purchased an aggressive dog. However, like any behavior you wish to change about your dog, you need to take a few steps so that he realizes that nipping is not something you as the pack leader want him to continue doing.
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October 17th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
Puppy Training: Do You Have The Heart To Discipline Your Puppy?
Training a new puppy can be a heartbreaking experience for just about anyone that has a conscience. This helpless and adorable little doggie is just staring up at your eyes, making you melt into a pile of love mush. And you think yourself, How in the world am I going to discipline this little guy, I just don’t have the heart!
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October 15th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
Puppy Training All Nipping Should Be Eradicated By The Age Of 15 Weeks
Your puppy should not be displaying a biting or nipping problem once he reaches the age of 15 weeks or more. By that time you should have already administered proper training techniques and specific commands to get your puppy to stop his mouthing behavior. However, if this is still a problem or if you have adopted a puppy that’s a little older than 15 weeks and is new in the home, then the following tips can help you get your puppy to stop biting your hands and nipping at your fingers:
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October 14th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
Puppy Problems: Quick Tips To Prevent Jumping & Walking Issues
Jumping up is one of these puppy behaviors that some people encourage but others deplore. There’s no doubt that being greeted by a puppy jumping up to give you a hug or a sloppy kiss has its appeal, but when that puppy reaches adult size, suddenly the behavior is, well, not so appealing!
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October 11th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
Puppy Problems: Quick Tips To Prevent Barking, Biting & Chewing
Early training can prevent common puppy behavior problems such as barking, biting, chewing and jumping up on people, and can teach necessary behaviors, such as walking nicely on leash.
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October 8th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
The personality of the canine develops most radically between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks. What the average family dog will eventually turn out to be is determined by the environment in which the puppy lives during that critical emotional time period.
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October 6th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
A ten-week-old puppy should not be expected to respond upon command like a pro, anymore than would a child being taught to add and subtract while attending preschool. A puppy has the ability to learn upon completion of the seventh week of his life. Since that ability is there, it is important that the things he does learn are constructive.
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October 5th, 2008 | Published in Dog Training
Preschool Puppy Training (Part 5): The Stay Command At 10 Weeks
The next step in preschool puppy training begins at around 10 weeks of age. We are now going to introduce your pup to the stay command.
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