Dogs and Their Toys
Chewing is one of the most common problems we come across as dog trainers. In some households, the damage is vast, involving things such as sofas, carpeting, moulding and more. But in many households, particularly ones with puppies, there is at least some level of chewing that goes on, even if it’s just the occasional sock, child’s toy or remote control. Either way, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure that your dog has toys to chew on. Dogs instinctively need to chew something, and it is our job as humans to teach him that ...
Foods Your Dog Should not Eat
There are a number of foods that can be detrimental to your dog’s health and should be avoided. Read this article to find out what some of them are. Ask a Vet: Grapes, raisins and other foods your dog shouldn’t eat By DR. FRANCINE RATTNER, For The Capital, Published 02/26/10 Q: I have heard recently that I shouldn’t feed grapes to my dogs. She loves them. What is wrong with grapes? A: There are lots of treats your dog might love and you would enjoy giving to her, but there a few that can be so toxic that if enough is eaten, they could ...
Dog Training
All the Help you can Get
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The Take A Break Command
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Dog Health
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Foods Your Dog Should not Eat
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Dog Obedience Training
How to Stop your Dog Pulling on Leash
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,... [Read more of this review]
Dog Aggression
As a full time dog behaviour specialist, my role is to help owners whose dogs are showing undesirable behaviour. In my work dog aggression is relatively common, falling into three broad categories: dog todog aggression, aggressive behaviour towards people, and finally aggressive behaviour focussed upon guarding food, territory or toys etc. Both... [Read more of this review]
Puppy Training Basics
A quick guide to a well-mannered pup Between the ages of 8-16 weeks, socialisation should be your main thought at this age. Introduce as much variety as possible. Dogs and people of all ages and sizes shapes etc. Be sure the dog is safe at all times, and that you are able to quickly intervene (allow the dragging of a lead for example) if things get... [Read more of this review]
All the Help you can Get
No-one is about to claim that training a dog is an easy thing to do. Dogs are animals with personalities, and whether or not those personalities are amenable to training, they will present different challenges with each different dog. It cannot be denied that some are easier to train than others, but no dog is untrainable. It is simply the case... [Read more of this review]
The Take A Break Command
I rolled over this morning, stretched and opened my eyes only to have a wooly pink bunny dropped into my newly opened peepers. My dogs lay quietly until they see any sign of me rising, and movement is often celebrated with a fuzzy gift and a little dance of joy about the bedroom, luckily for me gifts aren’t usually shoved in my eye. But this... [Read more of this review]
Vietnam War Dogs Remembered
This memorial at the March Air Reserve Base in Riverside pays tribute to the war dogs that served in the Vietnam War and their handlers. courtesy of www.wavenewspapers.com Dogs have served in the military for decades. Their contributions through various wars have saved the lives of many. Read more about the much-deserved memorial dedicated in... [Read more of this review]
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