Is Dog Training Teaching Your Kids to be Bullies?

Children can Learn To Bully by The Dog Training Techniques You Use to Train The Family Dog Read more

Dog Training Game by The Inquisitive Canine is Effective and Fun Training Solution

Developed by distinguished dog trainer Joan Mayer, the Out of the Box Dog Training Game is an easy, affordable and enjoyable way to successfully reinforce desired behaviors in your puppy or dog, while limiting and preventing inappropriate habits. Read more

Dog Behavior Specialist Warns of Increase in Dog Bites

Karen Arnoff, Cleveland, Ohio’s premier dog behavior specialist and expert witness and investigator with dog related legal issues warns that now is the time to watch out for unforeseen dog aggression.

Solon, OH (PRWEB) June 6, 2010 — Karen Arnoff, Cleveland, Ohio’s premier dog behavior specialist and expert witness and investigator with dog related legal issues warns that now is the time to watch out for unforeseen dog aggression. “I see more dog bite and other dog aggression cases in the spring and summer than at any other time of year,” says Ms. Arnoff. “And, it makes sense, she says, “if you look at it from the dog’s point of view.” Some of the contributing factors she identifies are: Read more

Good News About Dog Bites and How to Make it Better

Dog bites represent a tiny fraction of the injuries treated in the nation’s emergency rooms. Dog bites are, on average, far less severe than injuries we suffer from other common enjoyments. The good news about dog bites will be even better, following a model of responsible pet ownership.

Amenia, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2010 — There are 308 million humans and 75 million dogs in the U.S. The majority of dog owners view their dogs as members of the family. Dogs provide us joy, companionship, love and laughter. Read more

“America’s Best Dog Trick” Contest Celebrates Positive Dog Training

The Zoom Room Dog Agility Training Center and exclusive sponsor West Paw Design announce the “America’s Best Dog Trick” Contest, the first nationwide dog trick contest to feature only positive-reinforcement dog training methods. Entrants will submit their best dog trick videos before the Jan. 15 deadline, and the winner will receive $1,000 plus a collection of Zogoflex toys.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 20, 2009 — The Zoom Room Dog Agility Training Center and exclusive sponsor West Paw Design announce the “America’s Best Dog Trick” Contest – the first nationwide dog trick contest to celebrate positive-reinforcement dog training methods. Dog owners are invited to submit their videos before the January 15 deadline. The winner will receive $1,000 plus a collection of Zogoflex toys. Read more

Register Before the New Year to Save $70.00 Off Dedicated Dog Training’s Off-Leash Training Program

Register Before the New Year to Save $70.00 Off Dedicated Dog Training’s Off-Leash Training Program. This program will give the pet owner the oppurtunity to enjoy the many benefits of having an obedient puppy or dog that is trained off-leash. Such perks include but are not limited to walks on the beach, hiking, camping, frisbee playing, and swimming, without the leash restricting these activities. In addition to the recreational activities, an off-leash trained dog is a safer one as commands could be obeyed when the dog is a distance from the owner and maybe in harms way. Register before the new year to save $70.00 and have a obedient off-leash trained dog in as little as (5) lessons. Read more

Leadership in Dog Training – Discover the Secret

Yes, training your dog can be simple! Discovering and understanding how the secret works, will make training your dog simple, fun, and rewarding for both you and your dog. It will be lasting as long as you are consistent and have the proper follow through. It’s really a life style! Read more

Recall

With regard to training issues rather than behavioural problems, I am asked to correct recall more than any other problem, especially with working and gundog breeds. We are told that some breeds are un-trainable or that they can never be trusted off the lead. Beagles fall into this category, as do some of the Terrier breeds. I do not subscribe to this myth I believe all dogs can be trained but only up to their inbred ability. Read more

Puppy Obedience Basics

Puppy obedience starts from the moment you come home with your puppy. It is kept simple and you motivate your pup to do everything. There is no forcing here, keep it fun! Use small food treats and toys.

This will show leadership on your part and shape your pups behavior, which is much easier then changing bad behavior later on. Training your pup is a “lifestyle”! Remember you are training your pup all of the time and every time you interact with him. Even if you not thinking about training your puppy. Read more

Introducing a Muzzle to a Dog

It is vital that your dog perceives the muzzle as a positive experience. Quite often the dog’s first encounter with a muzzle is in a stressful and fearful situation, such as the vets because the dog may become aggressive or difficult to handle because of fear, panic, or injury.

It is therefore prudent to introduce a dog to a muzzle over a period of time, irrespective of whether you ever intend to muzzle. Remember it may be a necessity at sometime during the dog’s life, so you should introduce this aid in a non-confrontational positive manner. Depending on what muzzle you are using, there are numerous on the market, ranging from the Baskerville type which is normally a pink plastic type muzzle, or a canvas type muzzle with or without pinprick holes. Read more

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