How to Train a Dominant Dog So you’re enjoying your walk in the sunshine with your very obedient and friendly dog when your heart sinks because you see another dog coming? It can only mean one thing. Your lovely but very dominant dog is going to make a run for the other dog and try … Read more
As a dog owner, few things are worse than a dog that barks all of the time. It drives you mad and it drives your neighbours potty as well. I really don’t know what is worse, a continuous and really loud ‘Woof, woof woof’ from a deep throated dog or a whining ‘Yap, yap, yappity … Read more
by Blue Dog Magazine You and your Puppy Getting a new puppy is a fun and interesting time. You probably went to a breeder or pet store or maybe just saw an ad on the Internet or in the newspaper and decided just to check it out. Before you knew it those little eyes and … Read more
What is dog obedience training? In simple words, it’s the process in which you teach your canine good habits. There is a large array of dog obedience training out there – some basic, some advanced. How do you know if your canine friend will be obedient? If you’ve never done a dog obedience training program … Read more
Separation anxiety is a very stressful behavioural issue that effects a huge percentage of the dog population, possibly as high as 14%. It is one of the most misunderstood issues with people trying to treat it by approaching it from a human point of view and failing to see the cause. The answer to how … Read more
Understanding how to stop your dog from pulling is something that every dog owner needs to overcome in order to be able to walk there dog in an enjoyable manner. Many dog behavioural problems also stem from the fact that the dog is dragging you along the street. So why does your dog pull on … Read more
Learning how to stop a puppy from jumping up is something you need to get onto straight away. Puppies jumping up is a very natural thing that they do when they are little – to get attention – and in the wild to get fed by licking the Mother’s face to encourage food to be … Read more
When it comes to training your dog, people ask a lot of questions about breaking bad dog habits, stopping jumping up, stopping barking… the list goes on. But the key that you should be asking is “how do I become the pack leader”? You might not realize it, but this is by far the most … Read more
There are a few real keys to dog training, whether you are trying to train your dog to come when called, sit, stop barking or any other behaviour. Understanding their importance is critical to achieving rapid results that are long lasting and help develop the bond between you and your dog. The first is simple: … Read more
If you want to understand how to stop dog aggression let me start by asking you two rhetorical questions. Firstly do YOU start the aggression with your dog simply joining in? Secondly does your dog listen to you just before it behaves the way it does when you try show it another way to behave? … Read more