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

If your dog spends considerable time out in the yard, you might want to ensure that his stay there is a pleasant one. You will be surprised to know how many owners leave their dogs in yards with nothing there but gravel. Boredom is the worst enemy of a young dog and it can encourage bad behaviors like chewing furniture, barking, digging under Continue Reading

Every aspect of dog training should start with a firm intention: what exactly do you want your dog to do (or not do). For example, some people don’t mind if their dog sleeps on the couch; others do not want their pet to even look at the furniture let alone sit on it! If you remain inconsistent about these rules, you will end up having a confused Continue Reading

Many pet owners give up their pets after they have had a baby. You hear them justify their action by saying things like “Oh, our dog was obsessed with the baby,” or “the dog peed every time we would give our attention to baby-it was getting too much!”, or that the “dog was aggressive towards the baby”. These situations can totally be avoided. Continue Reading