The 5 Most Common Dog Training Mistakes
You'll never hear me say that coercive dog training methods don't work; they can. Nor will you ever hear me say that positive dog training turns every dog into a model canine citizen. It doesn't. There is a big difference, however, between positive and coercive training. When methods that rely on the use of force and application of pain fail, it's often because of the dog's inability to tolerate coercion and intimidation. This can result in serious long-term behavioral damage and sometimes physical injury.
The Best Food Dispensing Dog Toys
We still love the basic Kong toy, as well as the variety of other toys made by Kong. But we have to admit, we also love many of Kongs competitors in the food-stuffable toy category. In fact, there are so many its hard to even have favorites anymore! But at a minimum, we think you should be aware of how many options are available to you and your dog today, so you can select the ones that are best suited to your own dogs needs and wants.
Five Steps to Stopping Unwanted Behavior
Most of the time, when dogs do something we don't want them to do (such as stealing our socks or jumping on our elderly...
Best Types of Crates for Dog Training
Whole Dog Journal has written a lot in the past about the usefulness of having a comfortable crate your dog calls home. Crates are a convenient way to keep your dog out of harm's way, out of your way, and away from guests when necessary. A crate is regarded as the safest way to transport dogs in the car, and if you ever fly with your dog, you're going to need a crate for that too.
How to Train Your Dog for Off-Leash Walks
Taking a dog for a walk or hike off-leash must be done appropriately and legally in order to prevent any number of risks to the dog, other dogs, or humans who may encounter the off-leash dog, as well as livestock or wildlife in the area. Off-leash dogs may run off and get lost, run onto roads and cause serious accidents, cause hikers to fall and bicyclists to crash, and chase or even kill other animals.
Training Tiny Dogs
however.üMany small dogs reflexively resist being picked up
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dog Owners
but finds it even more rewarding to teach their owners how to build a better relationship with their canine family members
The Importance of a Dog’s Name with Regards to Training
There's a new dog coming into your life who needs to learn her name. A puppy perhaps? Or maybe an adult rescue do-over" dog? You might even have a dog who's been with you for a while
Teach Your Dog to Fetch By Training Your Dog to Love Retrieval
we start with shaping that behavior and backchain to the completed "Fetch" behavior.üGradually
Frustrated With How Your Dog’s Training is Going?
an obedience class
Dog Training Using Positive Techniques
and who are appropriately reinforced for the ""right"" behavior
Comfort Your Dog
There is absolutely no evidence, not one bit, suggesting that providing comfort and security to a distressed dog causes the dogs anxiety or fear to increase. Why then, does this myth persist among dog owners and even with some trainers? Why are owners still advised to ignore their dog when he is distressed or anxious or fearful, as if providing any attention to the dog will reinforce those emotions?