Owning a dog can provide many health and social perks and has been enjoyed by millions of families around the world for many years.
Despite the upside, many dog owners end up regretting the decision to adopt a dog or puppy if they are unable to control their behavior around the home and in public.
Problems faced by many new dog owners include, excessive barking, digging up the lawn and questions such as “how can I stop a puppy biting?” are often asked.
More serious problems can even lead to…
Written on March 8, 2010 | Posted in
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6 easy ways to find a good dog training professional
Finding a good dog training professional
With so many people advertising in the field of professional dog training today, trying to determine who’s truly qualified to look after your dog can be overwhelming. What to look for when choosing a professional to help you with dog training :
1) A good reputation, ask around and get recommendations from your vet, other dog owners, or local kennel clubs.
2) Experience. - Inquire about their background, i.e.…
Written on October 17, 2008 | Posted in
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One of the many things you have to deal with in bringing your pet into your house is the problem of dog behaviour training for destructive chewing
Dogs carry out destructive chewing for three main reasons, they are simply bored, they find it pleasurable to do so, or they find it helps get them through emotional times. The nearest human equivalent for which might be to consume a bar of chocolate!
Anything that gets in the way of this chewing normally ends…
Written on October 7, 2008 | Posted in
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For some people it is an offence to have a barking dog around them, they think that dogs should be seen and not heard. This is slightly unfair given that the bark is a dog’s voice and like yourself it uses it to communicate.
But of course your dog barking may be just the behavior you are expecting from it, naturally when strangers approach your house you want to make use of your dogs natural guarding instincts. In most cases your…
Written on September 26, 2008 | Posted in
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