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Leash Training a Dog
Teaching your dog to be comfortable walking on a leash is a very important part of pet care. Not only will a leash allow you to take your dog out on a regular basis, it will help your dog learn how to obey basic commands.
Potty training older dogs
1. November 2009
Many people believe that it is very difficult to potty train an older dog, and this is simply not true. With the proper method, patience, and consistency, you can teach an older dog to relieve itself properly in a very short amount of time.
Clicker Training your dog
29. August 2009
Though this type of training is still fairly new, it is greatly increasing in popularity. Many pet experts can attest to the long-term behavioral problems that are sometimes caused by training programs that use negative reinforcement to punish bad behavior. Clicker training is becoming very useful tool in pet care, and has so far had a very high success rate. If you are looking into clicker training your dog, it may be worthwhile for you to test out this training method.
Dog Agility Training
29. August 2009
While caring for your dog, there may be several other rules depending on which organization is sponsoring the competition. It would be wise to review the rules as soon as you can, to better prepare your dog for them.
Crate Training your Dog
29. August 2009
A popular misconception about crate training is that a dog should be confined to a create as a form of punishment. This is very untrue, and is not the proper way to crate train a dog. With proper dog pet care, a crate should be a dog’s own personal space, an enclosure that is meant for them to relax in.
Must have dog training equipment
29. August 2009
The best thing to do is have treats that are approximately the same size as a pea. You can use commercial dog treats, or you can make your own treats. Some people use small bits of cheese, salami or other meat products that are cut into small enough pieces to be used for dog pet care training.
Free Dog Training Tips
29. August 2009
When choosing a professional trainer for your dog, be wary of people who claim to be pet dog care behavioral experts”, though can’t cite any formal education that they received on the subject.
Dog Training Collars
29. August 2009
The spikes do not cause pain to the dog, except if the dog pulls or tugs on the collar. When this occurs, the spikes press up against a dog’s neck. These collars are also called “pinch” collars, and are usually used for stubborn or easily excitable dogs. As with choke collars, spiked collars are associated with harsh training, and are not as popular in pet dog care training as some other types of collars.
Stop Your Dog From Excessive Barking
29. August 2009
In regards to proper pet dog care and training, a lack of exercise can cause a lot of dogs to misbehave, especially if they barely get out of the house. If you can’t figure out why your dog is barking so much, try taking them for a quick run every day, or bring them to the park for some play time. If nothing else, the energy your dog loses will wear them out, possibly enough to put them to sleep.
Training your puppy dog
29. August 2009
Training a puppy is crucial, especially in the first few weeks that you bring your puppy into your home. Puppies are very impressionable, though can become stubborn and independent if not trained properly. Engaging in a training program with your puppy is a very important part of pet care, and will set the foundation for the rest of your puppy’s life with you. Here is some advice you can refer to when training your puppy.
1. November 2009