Training pitbull puppies can be hard work!  It is difficult to know when to begin training, what tricks to teach, how much to expect of your puppy, and how aggressive to be.  Obviously, a lot of the details are left to the trainer’s discretion.  It is important, as your pitbull puppy’s parent, to judge for [...]

The doberman is another one of those dog breeds that has gotten the reputation for being aggressive or mean. Many times, these opinions are held by people who may not know enough about a certain breed. If you take the time to learn a little bit about dobermans, you’ll find that they do have some [...]

If you have ever run an obstacle course then you know how difficult it is. Then again, if you merely stared at an obstacle course then you realize that it is a fairly daunting task! After all, there are not all that many people who have the ability to run an obstacle course and this [...]

Agility dog training and equipment is considered a highly specialized area when it comes to dog training and nearly every dog breed can enjoy the excitement from this type of training. When it comes to agility dog training and equipment there is a number of choices on the market today that can either train your [...]

Nothing could really beat the dogs when it comes to being the most popular pets that most of the household owns and why not, they could be very domesticated and prove to be the best companion.  Aside from that, having a pet dog really could give you a wonderful time that is very therapeutic especially [...]

There are many factors that influence a persons decision when choosing a dog. If you are choosing a hunting dog and what to use them as a hunting dog there is nothing more important than bird dog training. This training is crucial for any hunting dog, but it can also be very enjoyable for the [...]

The boxer is an extremely playful and energetic breed which makes them a handful in a good way. They are also an extremely loyal dog that will give you a friendship that lasts forever. However, the boxer is unique and not for everyone, if you are considering getting a boxer you should know that they [...]

Dogs are one of the most popular pets that most of the households in the whole world has and that is why the dog industry is one of the most powerful and profitable businesses that one could venture into. And if you do not have the patience to study being a veterinarian, then you could [...]

Dog agility training requires a great relationship between a dog and a handler.  These handlers usually have a great deal of experience and knowledge on dogs and their behavior.  Dog agility training is considered a sport by many people.  The handler is required to move a dog through an obstacle course in a set period [...]

Dogs are the most common type of pet that we usually see people have and most of the time, they get to be treated like babies and we buy them stuff to make them live happier and achieve their full potential.  And when it comes to buying their toys, one of the first things that [...]

Every dog needs to feel secure and at ease, which is only one of the many reasons why dog crate training is so important. If you have an older dog then you will need some extra love and patience in order to crate train them, although with puppies you can often crate train them within [...]

Dogs are great animals that come in all sizes and shapes.  There are tiny dogs, and there are gigantic dogs.  There are beautiful dogs, and there are extremely ugly dogs.  Whatever the shape or size, dogs can be great companions and man’s best friend.  There are tales of dogs who waited months or years for [...]

Though dog-human interaction goes back thousands of years, communication between the two is still sometimes rough. The human half of the pair is usually the smarter party, but watching the usual training sessions one can have legitimate reason to wonder.
Dogs understand and respond at roughly the mental level of a human two-year-old, but there the [...]

Dogs are surprisingly complex creatures.
Some official estimates of the number of breeds reaches as high as 800 in Western countries alone. Even given that distinguishing one breed from another can be carried to absurd extremes, the variety is astonishing from a human perspective, who have, perhaps, a dozen ‘breeds’.
Complicating the picture still further is the [...]

There are myths and old wives’ tales about dog training, but those people who are about to buy an untrained puppy should do some research on the best practices.  Dog training can help a dog that chews up shoes or makes a mess in the living room.  There are some tried and true tactics for [...]

Getting a new puppy is a great experience. Dogs are really man’s best friend because they listen to you when you talk, they are happy when you get home and they do not mind when you rant and rave. They are very generous with their love and even if you scold them before you leave [...]

The word ‘vital’ has its roots in the Latin word for life. That gives us a clue to why dog training is so important, both for owner and dog - it enhances the quality of life for each.
Though dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, they still have much of the wild in their [...]

Sometimes the distinction between training and control is too easily lost. Using commands and hand gestures, with leashes or treats, to solicit desired behavior is training. Using choke or ‘no-bark’ collars, electronic fences and similar devices is for control.
Control isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Dogs naturally have and seek a social hierarchy in which one [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]