Agility training for dogs is a great way to channel all of their abundant energy, and give it a productive outlet. The agility training gets him into the best shape of his life, and also increases his mental sharpness through problem solving.A dog that is well exercised and happy is much more likely to refrain from bad behaviors. After all that training activity he will just want to relax-he'll be too tuckered out to cause mischief.Of course, not...more
Besides using verbal commands while obedience training your dog, you should also learn the dog training hand signals. If your dog has been trained with the hand signals, he can still do as you command, even when he is not able to hear you. If you teach your dog his hand signals, you can still make your dog come on command from quite a long distance. This is how hunting dogs or agility dogs are controlled in the field by their handlers. Whatever...more
If you have adopted an older dog only to learn it has some behavior problems, don't worry-you can teach an old dog new tricks. It is a very good idea to know something about a dog prior to adopting it, but there may be times you just won't know what you are in for. As often as not, adopting an older dog means he will bring his previous behavior issues with him. Unfortunately, sometimes adopted pets have problems such as soiling inside the house, acting aggressively or barking incessantly. Whichever problem your adopted dog may have, by using the right training techniques with your new pet, you can train him to be a welcome addition to the family.Make sure you give your new pet a thorough check up for any behavior problems. One of the first things to check for would be to see if your dog has problems with aggression towards other dogs, people or over food or territory. If you do see signs of aggression, you will need to learn how to deal with those issues immediately-and avoid any chance of a biting incident occurring. You will also want to see if there are other behavior problems requiring special attention, as well as if your dog has had any previous training or not. Check out his...more
Dog show competitions are increasingly popular and are enjoyed by lots of dog owners around the world. The dog shows are a great way to show off one's prized pet. Show dog training requires your dog to not only become very obedient but also to stay calm during the probing of a judge while his confirmation is being examined. While the judge examines...more
If you are all set for the coming of your sheltie, then it may mean that you are also ready to conquer and become successful in shetland sheepdog training. But if that is not the case, no need to worry much. You can always find a way to become the best and responsinle dog owner you want to be. The moment you decided to take home a new pup, do your...more
Every sheltie owner's dream is to have a sheltie that is pleasant to be around - reliably housebroken and free from behavior problems. Is there any better way to turn this dream into reality than to provide appropriate sheltie training? Successful sheltie training is not impossible to achieve. In fact, there are lots of techniques effective in training a pet to become well-behaved. But regardless of the training technique preferred, dog owners or trainers must remember that communication has greater role in this endeavor.Do you think you would be able to teach your kids if you can't effectively communicate with them? The same it goes when training your dog. Failure to establish effective communication between you and your dog may lead to failure in training. But the problem is, how can you communicate with your dog properly when you do not speak the same language?While human conveys information to a dog by giving verbal commands, dog in turn respond through barking and body signals. It is therefore vital that the handler understands and knows how to interpret the dog's body movement. For instance, most people are aware that wagging tail conveys playfulness, excitement, contentment...more
With the number of dogs being registered every year, it is evident that many people are amazed with what a furry four-legged creature can do. Dogs have "cuteness" factor that is guaranteed to steal almost every pet lover's heart. One of those breeds...more
There can be many reasons for a person or family to get a new dog. Active families can get a dog to join them in their outdoor activities. A dog also makes great companion to someone who lives alone. Many of them are guard dogs, show dogs and a lot...more
Cleaning up pet stains, (especially those with strong pet urine odors) promptly and thoroughly will help to prevent future problems. Cleaning up pet urine properly is a lot of work, but it's certainly worth the effort. Clean area thoroughly and rinse...more
Many times people look at the beds at Poochieheaven and think they are too highly priced. They think that these beds are the same as the ones from Wal-Mart/Petco that they can get for $20. We realized that it can be a big decision to spend this much...more
If you live in lighter residential areas and suburb areas of your community, chances are you have probably seen someone's lost dog wandering around the neighborhood. You probably think about the family that the pet may belong to. Most of us want to...more
Step One: Know your enemyFleas are the most common external parasite found on dogs and cats. A single flea can bite your pet over 400 times a day, leading to itching and painful scratching, which can in turn lead to reddening, irritated skin and hair...more