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 [...]

Training our dogs is probably one of the hardest responsibilities that dog owners must face in order for them to be more domesticated and for both of you to enjoy a more fun and exciting time together.  On the other hand, not all of us are given the talent to do wonders like the “Dog [...]

Many people don’t have the time, energy or patience to devote to dog training. Few other activities require as much, if the result is to be a safe, well-adjusted dog and a happy human. For some, the answer is to outsource the effort to a professional trainer.
As in any profession, quality and cost vary. And, [...]

Leashes are the more common name for dog training leads.  Some dog trainers and pet stores prefer the term “dog training leads”, so if they say it, you know what they are talking about.  In most places in the United States and England, you MUST have some sort of dog training lead on your dog [...]

When it comes to finding the right companion or pet, one of the best animals that you could always count on to be there with you no matter where you go and support you in little ways are the dogs.  They have this strange way of letting you know that you are their master and [...]

A properly trained dog can be a joy for each owner, and training a dog properly is possible because of the dog training equipment available from different sources.  There is dog training equipment for basic training, and other dog training equipment is available for more sophisticated training.  The dog training equipment includes collars that can [...]

No training is more basic for pet owners than that first important lesson: Do it outside!
Teaching your pet to eliminate outside the home, not in it, usually starts between six and eight weeks of age. Dogs as young as four weeks have been started on the program, but at that age few have the muscular [...]

Many dog owners wish their dogs to be trained in obedience. This is essential when it comes to taking walks and having visitors at the house. Obedient dogs immediately respond to their owners commands. Dog training obedience school is a great place where the master and the dog can bond and get to know what [...]

Most dog owners sincerely want to train their dog well. But an almost equal number will underestimate the time and effort it takes to do so. The result is frequently a common set of mistakes that can be, with more or less effort, avoided.
Dogs are not furry children. Though the average mature dog has a [...]

Dogs are one of the most popular pets that you could easily train and make you feel more relaxed and have a wonderful time after a long day at work and they also make good companions for families.  But on the other hand, we could sometimes not avoid having troubles especially if we would have [...]

A dog’s jaw muscles are among his strongest. An average-sized Golden Retriever can untie the knot in a rawhide bone (or just chew it off) in minutes. If only they’d stick to those!
The tendency to chew will vary from one breed - and one individual - to another. But most dogs will chew on objects [...]