Training a dog to shake hands (paws) is one of the coolest and simplest tricks you can teach your pet. It is also one of the first tricks any dog should learn. You can teach this trick very easily and most dogs learn to shake within a matter of a few hours. Naturally, you must always keep training sessions short, especially when you are training a Continue Reading

Treadmill training is essential for dogs having certain injuries or health issues. Pet owners who aren’t able to walk or exercise their pets on a daily basis find treadmill training a blessing. Every dog, irrespective of its size or breed, needs daily exercise. So a treadmill is useful to ensure that one’s dog gets adequate exercise even if you Continue Reading

Your dog must be at least 12 weeks old before you start confining him indoors. Before that, you can place your puppy, supervised, in a crate or a safe-room. When puppies are young, they have a lot of energy and they are extremely curious. Because of this, they tend to get in trouble and could even harm themselves. That is why your puppy training Continue Reading

Many dog parents are a bit scared of giving their pet total freedom of walking without a leash (off lead). And rightly so, since many dogs have a high prey drive and tend to run off in search of a scent they pick up.This can be very dangerous for your pet, especially in areas with heavy traffic. Also, some states have very strict laws about walking Continue Reading

The basis of training a dog of any age is to win his trust, confidence and respect. True training will only begin once your dog has accepted you as his alpha. Only then would s/he respect you and entrust you with her/his confidence. Another important factor in canine training is consistency. When you train with your dog daily, you are in a better Continue Reading

Dogs are an integral part of our lives. Naturally, we must invest in training and teaching them our house rules from an early age so that we can mold them to our lifestyle. Failure to do so is a surefire invitation to a hyper dog that is anxious, excitable or aggressive. For example, a non-socialized dog might get super excited around guests. S/he Continue Reading

The heel command is an important part of K9 dog training. All dogs that are going to enter competitions or dog shows need to know this very basic command. During the ‘heel’ position, your dog walks on your (the handler’s) left side close to your legs. He must also keep his head up and eyes on your face. Your dog’s shoulders must be level with your Continue Reading

There are many smart small dogs and more and more families in the United States prefer small to medium dogs which are easy to train. Among 400 different dog breeds found across the world, there are many smart small dog breeds each with its unique set of traits, natural behaviors and ways of learning. Dogs can of course be trained but it Continue Reading