Dog training is all about consistency. If a dog should not be doing something one day then they should not be doing it the next day whereas if it is ok for them to do something to day you should try to recreate that acceptance tomorrow as well. Without this consistency your dog will never …
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Choosing a Responsible Breeder
It is an exciting time when you get to bring home a new puppy. He quickly becomes part of your family and you create a bond with lots of cuddling, trips outside and walks in the park. If buying from a breeder, you will want to be sure you choose a responsible breeder versus a …
Attack Dog Training
Attack dog training courses are offered at many facilities worldwide. Depending on the specific attack dog training facility you chose, the training may include your dog being boarded at the facility for the entire duration of the attack dog training course. The following paragraphs will discuss some aspects of attack dog training including: • objectives …
Adopting a Dog
There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog. Some may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from a local pet store. Perhaps the best method, however, in terms of …
Dog Behaviour Training
Dog behavior training is all about consistency. If a dog should not be doing something one day then they should not be doing it the next day whereas if it is ok for them to do something to day you should try to recreate that acceptance tomorrow as well. Without this consistency your dog will …
Dog Collar
The humble dog collar is much more than just a fashion accessory or somewhere to hang the little embossed bone with your phone number on. A dog collar helps you walk your dog and is also there in case of any emergency where you might need to grab them quickly. Before micro-chipping animals was introduced, …
Dog House Training
Potty training a new puppy may seem like an uphill struggle but by sticking to a strict schedule it should take you no more than two weeks to fully house train a young puppy. The difficulty can lie when older dogs have developed this habit. The act of dog house training older dogs is very …
Dog Obedience
The best way to start your puppy with obedience training is to visit a training school. Not only will puppy become well versed in the required commands and actions, but you will also learn what is required from both of you. If you have never obedience trained a dog before it is unlikely you will …
Dog Trainer
If you are looking to get your first puppy or your first dog or if you have a dog that has a particular problem then you may want to look at using the services of a professional dog trainer. A trained dog trainer will have a great many tricks under his or her sleeve that …
Dog Training Certification
Until the creation of the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers in 2001, there was no nationally available certification process for dog trainers. The CCPDT’s certification program is the first national certification for dog trainers. Many schools teach dog trainers and offer certification for their specific programs. These certificates, therefore, reflect the teachings and quality …