Teach Your Pooch to Be Obedient Thru Dog Leash Training

By Alex De La Cruz

Do you envision yourself with your pet walking along the streets, around your neighborhood, or strolling in the park together? What a lovely sight would that be especially when you need not control your pet because it behaves perfectly fine. It does not attempt to go ahead of you or pull its leash. However if you do not have an obedient dog you might have a problem. You will need to engage your pooch with dog leash training. This training aims to help you obtain the good character inside your pooch. Dogs have that playful, obedient and loyal nature which you need to find within your canine friend. Read more

Who’s Pulling On The Leash, You Or Your Dog?

By Juanita Bellavance

Hopefully no one is pulling the leash. The ideal situation is that you and your dog are equally enjoying the walk and neither is pulling and tugging the other in any certain direction.

If your dog tends to be pulling you off into its own direction a large amount of the time you are walking, you can train the dog to stop doing this. What’s interesting is that you have actually been training the dog to do this behavior not only by allowing it but by supporting it without realizing it. Read more

How You Can Prevent Your Puppy From Jumping On People, Tugging The Leash And Roaming Around Dangerously

By: Jonathan Cheong

Unfortunately, eliminating problem behaviors is one thing that most dog owners eventually face. Here we will focus on a few of the most commonly encountered behavior problems.

Problem #1 – Jumping up on people

One of the most frequently cited problems with dogs is that of jumping up on people. Unfortunately, this is one of those behaviors that is often inadvertently encouraged by well meaning owners. After all, it is cute and adorable when that little 10 pound puppy jumps up on you, your family members and your friends. Many people reward this behavior on the part of a small puppy with kisses and treats. Read more

Advanced Dog Training – When To Give Your Dog Freedom Off The Leash

By: Jonathan Cheong

Many dog owners are anxious to give their four legged companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush that important step. Dogs should only be allowed off their leash after they have become masters of all the basic obedience commands, such as walking at your heel, sitting and staying on command.

Another skill that must be completely mastered before the dog can be taken off the leash is the come when called command. Even if the dog can heel, sit and stay perfectly, if he cannot be relied upon to come when called, he is not ready to be taken off the leash. Read more

5 Important Considerations When Using A Training Collar

By: Jonathan Cheong

The basic dog training collar goes by many names, including choke collar, choke chain, training collar, correction collar and slip collar. These training collars are among the most popular and most commonly used tools with both amateur and professional dog trainers.

While a training collar is an effective tool, like any tool it must be used properly in order to be effective for you and safe for the dog. Among the most important considerations when using a training collar are: Read more

How To Stop Your Dog From Pulling On The Leash During Walks

By: Jonathan Cheong

Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen on all kinds of dogs. Puppies and adult dogs alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than an annoying habit. Leash pulling can lead to escape in the case of a break in the collar or leash, and an out of control, off leash dog can be both destructive and dangerous to itself and to others. Read more

Is It Okay To Leave Your Dog Outside?

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) suggests that pets all pets should stay indoors with their family.  However, don’t mistaken this to mean your dog should never be allowed to go outside.  The HSUS recommends that your dog spend time outside when supervised and under control.

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Leash Manners

Dogs have to be taught to walk nicely on a leash. They are not born knowing that they shouldn’t pull or lag behind, after all. Teaching leash manners can be challenging, primarily because dogs are wildly excited about going for walks, and they find it so rewarding to do their own thing. Some dogs are determined to get where they are going as fast as they possibly can; other dogs want to stop, sniff, and urinate on anything and everything in their path. If you plan to teach your dog to walk nicely on a loose leash, it is critical that you never allow the dog to be rewarded for pulling. If you are inconsistent, your dog will continue to pull because sometimes it pays off. This means that even if you’re in a hurry to take the dog out, you can’t relax the rules and permit the dog to pull!

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Don’t Underestimate the Importance of the Proper Dog Training Collar

After you bring home that cute puppy you couldn’t help but love, a trip to the local pet store is your next stop. Cruising down the aisle, you fill the cart with food bowls, toys, and, of course, a collar! Choosing the correct collar is extremely important for both you and your pet.

Proper use of training collars is vital, and most collars are used incorrectly. Dr. Christine Merle, a veterinarian formerly with the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana, explains, “A collar won’t be any good unless you know how to use it. It is important to learn from someone how to put it on and use it properly.”

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