Teaching Your Dog Emergency Recall
We know that teaching your dog to come back is one of the most important things in dog training. Any responsible dog owner should know that. And it should be high on the dog training priority list, right there with sit and naming your dog. But what you probably do not know is there are […]
How to Combine Dog Games – Solution For Dogs Who Get Bored
There are two types of dogs when it comes to dog games. Ones who are happy to play with the same old ball over and over again. And then there are those who quickly get over the same dog toy, and look for another one. Before we go over the trick you can use to […]
What Puppy Socialization Actually Is?
When it comes to socializing your puppy, a lot of people think all you need is to let him play with other dogs when he is little and that is it. Wrong. Early puppy socialization is much more than just letting your dog play with other puppies. Here is a sad fact: not enough proper […]
Best Dog Breeds for First Time Owners – Find Your Perfect Puppy Companion
Pet ownership is a responsible task. Being a dog owner and pet parent is not something you should take for granted or lightly. There are responsibilities when you own a puppy. There are a lot of owners that get a puppy just because it looks cute. And when the responsibilities come, they decide it is […]
Understanding Different Types of Games and How to Use in Training
We all play games with our puppies, right? Some of us play fetch, others play tug, we chase each other, or anything else. Dogs love playing with us. But games are not just for fun. They are training tools we can use to improve the behavior and manners of our puppy. Finding fun and constructive […]
How to Learn Safe Loose Leash Walking
Loose Leash walking means that your dog walks by your side and is not pulling on the leash at any time. One of the worst things an owner can assume is that his dog will know how to walk on leash out of the box. Sadly, that is not the case. Loose leash is one […]
How to Use Your Dog’s Sniffing as a Training Tool
Did you know that dogs have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses? We have about six million. The part devoted to analyzing smells in a dog’s brain is about 40 times greater than ours. Do you now understand why dogs love sniffing? Dogs are attracted to new and interesting odors. But the […]
How to Play Hot Potato With Your Family Dog?
Did you know that the classic hot potato game can be used for dog training? And it is one of the best games to practice and improve recall. As we all know, recall is one of the most important commands your dog should know. Being able to come back when called is what allows your […]
Training at Home – How To Do It And Why?
I cannot stress this enough. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF TRAINING AT HOME. One of the biggest mistakes any dog owner makes is they think they should instantly start training their dog outside. Wrong! How can you expect your dog to listen to you when there are millions of distractions? Different scents? People around […]
What To Do If Your Dog Loses Focus During Training?
We all want our dogs to listen to us and train until we say the training session is over. But the reality is things do not go as smoothly as you wish. Dogs lose focus. It is normal and to be expected. Remember, dogs have a short attention span. So, the next time you plan […]