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Coaching dogs using positive reinforcement and reward coaching has long been recognized as both highly effective for the owner and a positive information for the dog. Positive reinforcement training is so important that it is the only method used to train perilous animals like lions and tigers for work in circuses and in the […]

Bringing home a new puppy is always an exciting time. Introducing the new puppy to the family should be fun for both yourself and your puppy. One of the first challenges, however, to the excitement of the new puppy, is curbing inappropriate puppy behaviors.
Impeding biting and mouthing Biting and mouthing is a […]

The basis of training any animal is winning its trust, confidence and respect. True training cannot start until the animal has accepted you as its leader, respects you and entrusted you with his or her confidence.
The mistake numerous puppy owners make is mistaking love and affection for respect and confidence. While it […]

Walking on a collar and lead is an important skill that every dog must learn. Even the best trained dog should never be taken outside the home or yard without a sturdy collar and leash. Even if your dog is trained perfectly to go off lead, accidents and distractions do happen, and a […]

Puppy training is very important, whether you are training your first puppy or your 20th. Properly training and socializing a puppy is necessary to making it a valued member of your family and your community.
In some ways training a puppy is easier than training an adult or juvenile dog. One reason is […]

Anyone who owns a dog or puppy will eventually run into the need to reject unwanted habits. While most dogs are eager to please their owners and smart enough to do what is asked of them, it is important for the titleholder to properly communicate just what constitutes acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
Each type […]

Bringing a new puppy into the domestic is always an exciting and fun time. Everyone wants to play with, cuddle and hold the small ball of fur. The last thing on the minds of most new puppy owners is training the new addition, but it is important that puppy training and socialization begin […]

There are numerous excellent training devices that can be used when training your dog. The most basic piece of equipment that every dog owner should own is a quality training collar. There are many assorted types of training collars, and these devices go by a variety of different names, including choke collar, choke […]