A hyperactive dog is usually not in the ‘mood’ for learning, so any training techniques we try on them could fail to modify their behavior. Young puppies are usually hyperactive but that reduces with age, proper training, regular exercise, a good diet, mental stimulation, adequate socialization, and neutering or spaying. However, many pet Continue Reading
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How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People
Have you ever walked into someone’s house only to be knocked over by their dog? That kind of behavior may seem normal to pet parents but to a person who is afraid of dogs (or just doesn’t like being jumped upon), it can be extremely annoying, frightening as well. Therefore, teaching a dog to greet visitors politely without jumping on them Continue Reading
How to Train a Dog to Shake and High Five
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 Continue Reading
How to Train a Dog to Use the Treadmill
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 Continue Reading
How to Setup a Puppy Confinement Area Indoors
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 Continue Reading
How to Train Your Dog to Walk Without Leash
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 Continue Reading
How to Train Your Dog to Walk Beside You (On Leash)
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 Continue Reading
How to Teach Your Dog to Settle Down and Relax on Cue
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 Continue Reading