Is Your Dog Bored? How to Overcome Doggie Boredom.

In many ways dogs are actually comparable to children. They really do need mental and physical stimulation or they will quickly get very bored. We all know how much trouble kids can be when they get bored and dogs aren’t any different. If you want a happy dog then you need to make sure (s)he …

Well Trained Dogs Do NOT Get Hit or Punished!

Successful dog training is all about positive reinforcement and firm consistency. You must establish yourself as their leader but do it in positive and respectful ways. When you hit a dog, use forceful methods, yell at them, or punish them other ways for bad behavior they do not respond to it. Those things do not …

Crate Training Dog Tips

Crate training dogs is a necessity for most people and a great way to raise your dog from being a rotten little puppy to a well trained old friend. Some people worry that crate training might be cruel or that their puppy/dog will hate them for it, but when used for the right reasons, nothing …

Why You Need to Train Your Dog

Having an untrained dog is not only embarrassing; it can also be stressful for your dog and be harmful to him in many situations. If your dog isn’t trained it’s much more difficult to take him out in public because he won’t listen, or he might harm someone or get in harms way himself. For …

House Training Basics for Puppies

When you get your new puppy all you can think about is how cute and cuddly he is. He’s so much fun with his limitless energy, enthusiasm, and clumsiness. In fact, your puppy is nearly perfect except for one small thing… those puddles of pee and piles of poop he keeps leaving in the middle …