We will sometimes suggest that a student uses a gentle leader head collar with their dog. Unfortunately, there are a few misconceptions about the gentle lead...
We will sometimes suggest that a student uses a gentle leader head collar with their dog. Unfortunately, there are a few misconceptions about the gentle lead...
Dogs at any age need periods of adjustment and training when they come into a new home. How you begin to train your new pet sets the tone on how your relationship will be so is critical that you think about your approach to dog training.
Service dogs can be of great help to people with disabilities. However, in order to get the most from these loyal companions, they need to go through extensive service dog training...
It takes time and patience, but dog training will result in years of happy companionship.
Read our top dog training tips to learn how to most effectively communicate and train your four legged friends! Our handy infographic has plenty of hints!
Teaching your dog basic obedience will make your household a more pleasant place for all. Get started with dog training tips from the team at VetBabble
Photo: Courtesty of Flickr/Kevn Rodriguez Ortiz It doesn’t matter if you’re training a retriever, hound, pointer, spaniel or a doodle dog whose only job will be to not chew your slippers and make it outside to go to the bathroom. All dogs learn the same, and all dogs have inherited drives to perform certain tasks. As a trainer, it’s your job to the make the most of the dog you have, and these tips will help you do just that: 1) Begin with…
Living in an apartment shouldn't stop you from properly training your puppy. Check out our easy dog training tips for apartment dwellers.
I’ve been a dog trainer long enough (almost 20 years) to see a massive change in the perception of the field. It used to be considered more a hobby than a job, even though many of us were already making a living doing it full time. I remember someone once telling me that it was “almost as though you have a real career”. Now, dog training is recognized as serious business and as a valuable contribution to society.
New trends in dog training include consent, stationing, low-stress handling, online training, being dog-centric, and training as a fun recreational activity. See how these trends can help build a stronger bond with your dog.
Are you losing patience with your puppy or dog? Before freaking out, reward your dog for an incompatible behavior. Learn more about this dog training tip.
These tips will surely help you build a better bond with your dog.
The following methodologies do more harm than good and can damage the relationship you have with your dog.
Everything they tell you about training dogs can also work on people. Even your husband.
You have adopted or bought a new puppy – a new family member has joined you. The cute puppy runs jumping and raging everywhere. Your new little puppy is so…
99% of dog trainers and behaviorists do not have photos that demonstrate their competency. Don't get ripped off, how not to.
The old, obedience-driven model directed at show dogs is out. A new, more relationship-based approach aimed at companion dogs is in.
As dog training becomes more popular, so do the articles, blogs, and stories about how dog training is great for the dog. Getting your pet enrolled in a positive training program such as group or e…
Guide dog training is a charity with a high cost, but one that has an incalculable payback.
The benefits of early dog training are endless, but one of the most important ones include preventing behavior problems and bonding with your pup.