If you want to enjoy owning a puppy, you are going to have to face different challenges. As for the challenge of potty training dogs, it is important to be patient and to start as soon as possible. Potty training can be a long process, depending on the dog, breed, and the time you have... verder lezen

As a new dog owner, you may have received conflicting advice on housebreaking a puppy. While many techniques may work, it is important to build a relationship on trust and respect with your puppy, rather than one of fear and domination, and this from the very start of your training. Adhere to these dos and... verder lezen

Clicker training is a method used to teach animals to perform a specific behavior through positive reinforcement. Clicker training is most commonly used with dogs and cats, but has also seen success with many other animals including dolphins, rabbits and horses. Clicker training dogs has become increasingly popular over the last several years due to... verder lezen

Reading your dog like a book in order to understand his “dog language” is reasonably uncomplicated most of the time. His body language is straightforward generally, but he can sometimes fool you. If he is frightened, for example, rather than friendly or curious, he is likely to bite you. A good indicator of his level... verder lezen

When your dog is doing funny stuff with his ears, tail, and other forms of odd body movement, he’s actually telling you: “Hey you! Yes you! I’m talking to you. Are you listening to me?” For example, a dog often uses his forepaw to show that he wants to keep the peace. He gives a... verder lezen

Most dog owners forget that the easiest way to bond with their pet, not to mention when also training the dog, is to understand basic dog language – body language, that is. Let’s talk about a dog’s tongue. He uses it primarily for getting food and water, and for cooling himself. When “speaking body language,”... verder lezen

When your dog is “talking’, do you listen? Are you paying proper attention? Barking is not the topic here, but rather, the way our dogs communicate to us and the world around them with the use of their body language, specifically the tail. There are lots of different wags. Plain, ordinary, enthusiastic wagging means “I’m... verder lezen

Your dog has the ability to tell you exactly how he feels – whether he is happy, sad, bored, excited, disgusted, puzzled, confident, uneasy or frightened. The inconspicuous and almost continuous movements of his eyes, ears, body and tail are his emotional body language and his primary means of communication. Researchers are finding that, rather... verder lezen

Last year, Angela, a single mother of three teenage boys, had been in contact with the Greyhound Pets of America (a rescue group that finds homes for retired racing greyhounds). She asked the group if they had an adult dog that would get along well with cats, as Angela also loved cats and had several... verder lezen

When is the best time to start training your puppy? Dog experts and trainers alike all agree that puppy training and socialization should start as early as possible. If you or any other new puppy owner is under the notion that training should not begin until the dog is about five to six months old,... verder lezen