Debate continues unabated about whether or not crate training dogs is healthy or harmful.
‘Crating’ involves placing a pet in a cage, usually plastic or metal of roughly the size of the dog, for a period of time during the day or night.
Proponents argue that crating gives the dog a sense of ‘property’, a place it [...]

Nothing could really beat the wonderful and fun time that you spend with your cuddly friend, whether you may just be enjoying a walk in the neighborhood or park, cuddling on the sofa while watching the television, or maybe just hanging around your house.  On the other hand, no matter how wonderful your time could [...]

Most dogs will display a tendency to jump on people at times. How often will vary with breed and by individual. One theory suggests that dogs are trying to get close to the person’s face – not to attack, but to interact. Other dogs, especially of the same breed, have faces close to their level [...]

Dog training books are suddenly the big “must have” on every bookshelf in America – even if you don’t have a dog.  England’s Barbara Woodhouse is probably to blame for this, as she was the first celebrity dog trainer.  (That’s a dog trainer who became famous as a dog trainer – not a dog trainer [...]

A career in dog training is a highly satisfactory one especially if you love dogs. There are a few types of dog training careers to choose from. There is obedience training, service training and others.
Types of Dog Training Careers
Obedience training usually involves a dog training career in teaching dogs to obey basic commands and to [...]

The variety of dog species is so great that sometimes it’s better not to think of them all as part of the same species at all. Biologists do because they can interbreed. Dog owners have different purposes, so it can be better to emphasize the differences over the similarities.
A Jack Russell terrier looks, thinks and [...]

Even dumb dogs are clever. Just think of the many ways they get humans to do what they want. Few can resist the soulful eyes and the offered paw when eating something the dog also views as tasty.
One of the reasons for the many-thousand year association between humans and dogs is the latter’s great capacity [...]

Many people love to have a dog as part of their family, and these lovely dogs have been noted for the joy that they bring to many people.  It is then quite surprising to see so many dogs that are available for adoption at the animal shelters.  Some of the dogs get left at the [...]

Most puppies are so cute, but they always grow into dogs.  Most dogs are adorable, but those dogs that are highly trained are much more adorable.  A dog training collar can be used as a tool to help with important training.  Dog training collars are becoming more important to those who are in charge of [...]

Electronic fences are a control device. That said, electronic fences can be a blessing or a curse – not only for the dog but for the human as well. An ‘electronic fence’ is a set of devices, usually underground wire and transmitters, that deliver a noise, shock or unpleasant spray via a collar to a [...]