- Dog Training - How To Stop Aggression Towards Strangers By:-Ron Lovell
It’s pretty easy to tell when a dog’s nervy around strange people. He’s jumpy and on the alert: either he can’t sit still and is constantly fidgeting, leaping at the smallest sound, and pacing around barking and whining; or he’s very still indeed, sitting rock-steady in one place, staring hard at the object of his suspicions (a visitor, the mailman, someone approaching him on the street while he’s tied up outside a store.)
- Dogs - How To Recognize, Prevent , And Handle Dog Aggression By:-Ron Lovell
A dog is an instinctively aggressive creature. In the wild, aggression came in very handy: dogs needed aggression to hunt, to defend themselves from other creatures, and to defend resources such as food, a place to sleep, and a mate. Selective breeding over the centuries has minimized and refined this trait significantly, but there’s just no getting around it: dogs are physically capable of inflicting serious harm (just look at those teeth!) because that’s how they’ve survived and evolved. And Mother Nature is pretty wily – it’s hard to counteract the power of instinct!
- Dog Training - How To Train Your Show Dog! By:-Ron Lovell
Since the beginning of time, man has always been proud of the things around him and quality was a prime concern. Even in the biblical account of Adam and Eve, it states that Eve looked at the fruit of the tree and saw that it was good and desirable to the eyes. (Genesis 3:6 NKJV- “So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.”)
- Dog Training - How Do YouTeach Your Dog to Fetch? By:-Ron Lovell
The time has come to have a bit of fun with your pet. You step out the door, unhook the leash and throw a tennis ball to the other end of the yard… And your dog looks up at you like you just lost your mind. What went wrong? Looks like its time to head back to the training ground for Fetch lessons.
- Dog Training - How To Leash Train Your Dog! By:-Ron Lovell
Who else here is old enough to remember the Jetson’s cartoon show and their beloved dog, Astro? Remember how every time George took the dog for a walk, Astro ended up walking him? George was helplessly drug behind this great beast as it chased cats, food or whatever else struck the animals fancy that episode. I’m sure we all had a good hearty laugh at poor Georges’ expense as kids but, now that we are a bit older and wiser, we really don’t want to be in his shoes… or at the end of Astros’ leash, for that matter. So how do you teach your massive Great Dane to walk at your pace on a leash? How about a few pointers?
- Dog Training - What Is The Difference In Training A Hunting Dog! By:-Jim Moore
As the old song said there is a time for every purpose and the same is true for training your dog. Just as different jobs require different skills and different tools, dogs used in specialized areas require specialized training. For this discussion, we will look at the hunting dog and what specialized training is required for them to be useful members of the team.
- Dog Training - How Do Your End Your Dogs Digging? By:-Jim Moore
Dogs have a natural inclination to dig holes. It is instinctive behavior, but can be extremely destructive and inappropriate for dogs that spend a great deal of time in yards. A digging dog can ruin a great landscaping job, creating both great annoyance and expense for his owner. If your dog is a problem digger, there are three effective means by which to combat this frustrating behavior. These three guidelines, used in concert, will often eliminate digging behavior in dogs.
- Dog Training - Is It Good To Use Electrical Collars in Dog Training? By:-Jim Moore
Is the use of an electrical collar really an effective training aid? The short answer to this question is yes. Without a doubt, these tools are effective as training aids. They provide a quick attention getter for the animal being trained and they most assuredly provide a negative reinforcement that can teach the animal what behaviors are unwanted. However, like all things, there is much more to consider than just the initial, obvious benefits. In this article, we will discuss the various benefits and problems encountered by using this device.
- Dog Training - Why Your Attitude is Important Toward Your Dog By:-Bob Harris
There is nothing more critical to the success of dog training than the owner’s attitude. The mindset of the trainer is more important than the equipment purchased, the exact system used, or the breed of dog involved. Nothing can destroy the likelihood of effective training more quickly than an owner with the wrong outlook on the training process.
- Dogs - Do You Need To Halter Train Your Dog? By:-Bob Harris
One of the easiest training lessons you will ever encounter is halter training. Why is this? It is because your dog already knows the basics of how to function on a collar and leash system and walking is within their natural range of movement. Thus, you are not asking the dog to do anything outside of its normal field of activity. All you are doing is putting an extension on the collar and leash, which allows for more control of the animal.
- Dogs - How To Choose The Right Dog Trainer? By:-Bob Harris
Although many dog owners successfully train their pets without outside assistance, some benefit greatly by using a professional dog trainer. A quality dog trainer can help instruct the dog while also providing the owner with invaluable guidance and assistance. Very problematic dogs—those who seem inordinately aggressive or unruly, for instance—often pose training problems that outstrip the ability of even a relatively well-informed dog owner and a finding a great dog trainer becomes essential.
- Dogs - How To Train Your Puppy The Right Way By:-Bob Harris
So you got a new puppy, now what? Do you know what kind of puppy you have? Playful? Protective? Outgoing? Shy? Well whatever puppy you have you can use these helpful puppy hints to connect with your new member of the family.
- Dogs - Four Things to Do when Dealing with a Difficult Dog By:-Bob Harris
When you brought him home, you just knew that cute little puppy was going to brighten your family’s life in many different ways! You visualized him running with the children in the backyard, curled up at your feet on a winter’s night in front of the fire, and as an always-cheerful companion for everyone in the house.
- Your Pet's Health Is At Associated Risk From Processed Commercial Dog Food By:-Matt Droves
Your own canine's conduct, well being, contentment, well being and endurance fully is dependent upon precisely what you feed your pet. Despite the fact that there is a wide range of dog foods that you can purchase, holistic pet dog foods are regarded as the very best for a dog's wellness. Canines demand particular nutrition that is essential to maintain the health of your dog. The food that the dog eats must contain all of the needed nutrients because they all play a huge role in correct functioning of your dog's body.
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