I Said Sit… You Idiot!
Written by Kathy Davison on May 31, 2009 – 4:06 am -by Kathy Davison One of the first routines to be established with any new puppy and perhaps some adult dogs is where and when it is appropriate to relieve themselves. We have to accept that there will be accidents indoors and never punish your puppy or your adult dog for these accidents. Going to the toilet is a normal bodily function and as far as the dog is concerned and especially the puppy, when they need to go,then they need to go and that is where they happen to be. The fact that the delivery of faeces or urine on the carpet is obnoxious to us is a concept that dogs do not understand. The old wives tale of rubbing the dogs nose in it or throwing the puppy outside so that they will learn that it is wrong is misguided. The fact that puppies... more
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Understanding Dog Training And The Way Your Dog Behave
Written by Donald T. Mihajlov on April 25, 2009 – 2:50 am -by Donald T. Mihajlov Being consistent in all you do is one of the key rules to train a dog efficiently with good results and an understanding of dog training and the way dogs react will make it easier on you and your dog. Dog training is used to teach your dog to act and behave in a way that makes your cohabitation a pleasant experience. It is very important to be consistent with your commands. Dogs, like most animals learn from conditioning. Dog training can be cultured competently by repeating the same commands each time and placing the focus on the reaction you want from your dog and award the dog for good and correct behavior. The way you act and the attitude you present towards the dog during training sessions will have a significant... more
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Can You Really Deal With Dog Separation Anxiety?
Written by Mirjam T on February 14, 2009 – 7:32 am -by Mirjam T A hard to deal with behavior problem but also most common is dog separation anxiety. Leaving you dog alone creates high level of anxiety because they are social animals, needing a lot of interaction either with other dogs, other animals or humans. In order to solve dog separation anxiety you will need to first understand this anxiety disorder that brings on a state of extreme panic in your dog. The main cause of the distress is the separation or isolation from their owner. You can normally easily recognize the signs of this problem even though many people think their dog has just been naughty or is asking for attention after having been left alone. Also it is important to understand that some dogs dont mind as much while others... more
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