If you’ve ever looked into any kind of dog training techniques, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of terms like positive reinforcement, reward based techniques and aversion techniques. What these basically refer to is offering the dog rewards for positive behavior or giving the dog some form of punishment for negative behavior. Balanced dog training …
When it comes to training your dog, there are a few things that are kind of like unwritten rules, and you do not always necessarily know the reason for them. For example, when people teach their dog to heel, which is when your dog walks neatly to one side of you, it is most often …
Why Do Dogs Heel On The Left (Why Do We Walk Our Dogs On The Left) Read More »
When you first get your dog or puppy home, they will need training in a variety of different ways. If you’ve never had a dog before, you might think that a dog boot camp is the easiest way to train your dog, but is it? In this article, I will explore some key information you …
Having a dog is a wonderful thing. They’re your best friend, your closest companion, and guaranteed they’ll follow you around wherever you go like your own shadow! Dogs are very loving and loyal creatures. They just want to be with us all of the time. They want to sleep, play, eat and do everything with …
Having a dog is great fun, but it does come with some challenges. For instance, there is a lot of training involved if you want to have a healthy relationship and bond with your furry friend. Whilst you probably already know the basic commands that you should teach your dog such as sit, stay, down, …
How To Train Dog Not To Take Food From Strangers Read More »
Having a dog or puppy is so much fun, and they can bring so much happiness into our lives. What’s not so fun is the whole house training process. You’ll more than likely end up cleaning up little puddles, and let’s say ‘presents’ left by your furry friend. Whilst it is a stage that all …
How To Train Dog To Pee On Fake Grass (Artificial Grass) Read More »
As puppies, dogs that nip and bite when excited are super cute, and as their teeth are still small, it’s nothing but a game that sometimes tickles. However, as they grow, dogs that aren’t trained to stop biting will continue to do so when excited or feeling playful, and the bigger they get, the sharper …
How To Train Your Dog Not To Bite When Excited (How To Stop A Dog From Nipping) Read More »
If your canine is prone to growling at strangers, it can be a frustrating experience. Especially when introducing them to potential new lovers or business associates! There are also those strangers in the street who take the utmost offence to your dog’s growling insisting that “all dog’s love them” and therefore, there must be something …
How To Train Your Dog Not To Growl At Strangers (And Reasons Why) Read More »
Our dogs are our best friends, and we never want to be away from them. If you’re a very active person, and you enjoy taking your dog on walks, hikes, swimming and including them in so many different activities, then you may have thought about taking them canoeing. Going on a canoe is a great …
When you drive your dog to a new and exciting location, does he bounce up and down with excitement or shiver in the car seat? Does he shy away from outstretched hands and cower behind your legs when meeting new people or bound towards them with glee? Canine confidence is a lot more than just …
