Dog Obedience Training

Is an electronic dog fence a good idea?

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Every dog needs shelter and safety, of course, and one of the requirements for a healthy and safe dog is some sort of fencing to keep your dog from running away. True, some people prefer to keep their dogs inside most of the time, but you will inevitably have to leave him out at some point to go potty or to simply keep him away from a gas who has allergies.

Dog training and submissive urination

Saturday, October 9th, 2010
House training can be one of the most frustrating and annoying aspects of dog training. No one wants to deal with the mess left on the rug, but this is inevitable while your new puppy is being housetrained.

Dog separation anxiety

Friday, October 8th, 2010
Dog separation anxiety is, unfortunately, a very common problem that dog owners have to deal with. At the very least, your dog's anxiety can cause him to bark annoyingly when you're away. At worst, your dog may become destructive and make a mess of your house while you are away.

The benefits of Crate training your dog

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
If you're a new dog owner, it may take you a while to get used to the idea of crate training your new puppy. It seems like a cruel way to separate the dog from you and your family, but it actually provides many benefits for everyone concerned.

How to crate train

Monday, October 4th, 2010
If you're interested in learning how to crate train your dog, you're in good company. Many dog owners in the United States (and other countries) choose crate training in order to keep the dog in a separate room while the family is away. This will hopefully reduce instances of anxiety, barking, and overall destruction in the house.

Dog obedience training

Monday, October 4th, 2010
Every dog needs some basic obedience training in order to make life easier for his human family. Obedience training, however, isn't just about having dogs obey human beings. It actually helps the dogs as well because it will help to set expectations and consistency so your dog knows how how to behave in different situations.