Is this your dream command? You’re not alone. I’m not sure why people have so much trouble teaching this one, but it’s probably because it’s rushed. They teach it one day and expect their dog to stay while they welcome company or walk...
Mouthing and nipping are two different issues. Nipping is a puppy thing; it’s interactive and playful. Mouthing is a lesser infraction; it’s more of communication skill to get you to do a particular thing. Less pressure, less annoying, but still not a charming habit. If you...
Everybody knows a jumper—a knock-you-over-when-you-come-in jumper, a muddypaws-on-the-couch jumper, a counter cruiser (a dog who likes to sniff along with countertops). Jumping is a sure-fire attention-getter. So what gives? The first step in solving your problem will be to understand how...
Chewing is a dog thing. It’s nothing personal. They don’t know a stick from furniture or a doll’s head from a chestnut. Fortunately, they can be rehabilitated. If you have a habitual chewer on your hands, however, you’ll need to be...
Tone: If your dog thinks of you as another dog and you start yelling, what does he hear? Yes, he hears barking. And would barking calm excitement or increase it? Right again, it would increase it. Now some of you may...
Here are a few tricks that are nonessential, but fun. You don’t need to teach your dog all of them—just those your dog picks up easily. For example, if your dog’s paw is expressive, he’ll get into the “Paw” or “Wave.”...
Chicken broth is an excellent method to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of your dog’s diet. Alternatively, it can be used to replace canned food or as an ingredient in dry kibble recipes. Chicken broth offers a variety of advantages,...
No one can underestimate the pleasures of a well-trained dog. In recent articles, we went over leash training techniques. Master these before you begin the exercises described in this chapter. As you work toward off-lead control, don’t get too bold. You’ll have...
Whether you’re planning a vacation and won’t be able to bring your dog along, or if you have to travel for work and need someone to look after your four-legged companion, a long-term dog boarding service may be the ideal option....
Doglish: One more thing before we jump into the how-to’s of training: I have to teach you the dog’s language. To be the best teacher, you need to be fluent in Doglish. Give your family or friends a lesson too and...
Every dog owner is well aware that feeding your dog may be a thankless process, particularly when selecting the best dog food for your furry friend. Due to many dog food brands currently available, it is important to be selective about...
The Herding Group: The function of these breeds is as it sounds: to herd livestock. They’re a hard-working crowd of dogs who, in most cases, work under the direction of a shepherd. This group can be broken down into two types:...
Dog crates are a wonderful complement to any home’s furniture. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about these people. Their use is particularly beneficial for dogs with destructive tendencies who cannot be trusted in the house without...
Litter Language By seven weeks of age, puppies have begun to develop a worldview. Each has a special way of relating to littermates, mom, and the world beyond. There’s a pecking order in litterland, the beginnings of a dog pack hierarchy....
When dogs are on the thin side, it is often important to provide them with additional weight. However, certain dog breeds may appear to be inherently bigger or smaller than others, and it’s always a good idea to check with your...
