Place training is one of the most useful skills because once learned, you can use it for so many things. This is where you send a dog to a mat or bed on command and you are able to leave them there until you say they can get up. To get started get your dog to follow a treat onto…
Behavior issues, not infectious disease, is the #1 killer of dogs under 3 years of age. The Myth of Over-Population What is the #1 Killer of Dog? It is estimated that 3–4 million dogs are euthanized in shelters each year. Many Animal Activists, including the Humane Society of the United States, want you to believe its because these are…
Tips to raising a happy, well-adjusted puppy 1. Set Boundaries with Crate Training Puppies are full of energy and spunk and often new puppy owners feel it’s beneficial to allow puppies to have a lot of free time to run around and have fun. While this isn’t harmful it’s important to set boundaries early and limit freedom. Setting boundaries and…
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Mar
When is the Right Time to Start Puppy Training? Some people think that puppies are too young to train. The truth is that puppies are learning all the time, whether or not we are purposefully teaching them. Only without guidance, they learn the wrong things, often with disastrous results. One study concluded that nearly 64% of all dogs obtained as…
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Apr