Your dog’s senses are different form humans, but extremely important to his quality of life. One of the main differences in the ‘mechanics’ of the eye involves the rods and cones which detect light. This is why your dog can see better, even in relative darkness. As his master, it is your job to maintain and monitor any possible problems that may arise which would risk your dog’s sight. Your should examine your dog’s eyes daily. Continue reading »
Protect Your Family Dog’s Eyes and Sight
Dogs, Home & Garden, Pets
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Dog Training – Finding a Trainer
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Сен 082008
Many people don’t have the patience, energy and/or time to dedicate to training their dog. There are not many other activities that require as much as all this, if the end result is to have a safe, well-adjusted dog and be a happy human. For those people, the answer is to hand the reins of training your dog over to the efforts of a professional trainer. Continue reading »
8 Tips on How to Train a Dog
Dogs
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Ноя 222006
Having a dog as your companion can be a true joy. However, you don’t want your beloved buddy chewing your new shoes or going to the bathroom in the house. Therefore, you need to create a dog training plan to help your new puppy or dog understand the rules of the house. Continue reading »
Dog Too Spoiled To Walk On Leash.
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Dear Mr. Katz:
I have a 4 month old female pup, AmStaff/Boxer (we think – she was a rescue). She responds well to all training, EXCEPT for walking and heeling.
We’ve practiced the loose-leash “turning on a dime” technique described in your book and audio tape at length, but she refuses to cooperate.
It’s not a matter of distraction – when I attempt to train her in this style, she pulls back with all her strength. When the loose leash is snapped, she sits, paws braced, or lays down on her back. These responses are immediate. Continue reading »
Dog Training Basics
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Ноя 162006
All positive commands should be spoken sharply and distinctly during training. Make sure you also use a positive tone. Your dog will recognize your moods and associate them to their behavior by your tone of voice.
The first word the puppy should learn is their name. They actually learn the sound of their name and associate that as a directive towards them for their attention. This will come naturally over time since the family will be calling the pup by its name the day it arrives in your home. Continue reading »