Teaching your dog to sit August 15, 2008

Training your dog to sit is one of the most basic commands, and the easiest position for your dog to put himself in. The speed at which your dog learns behaviors will vary – some may be able to teach their dog in one sitting, while other dogs may need several days before they understand [...]

How to Reward your dog without using food August 15, 2008

Rewards are crucial in training your dog. Food is the easiest, quickest and most convenient way to reward your dog. But what do you do it your dog isn’t food motivated? There are other ways to reward your dog that may have an even bigger payoff than food. In order to find out what really [...]

Obedience Training Your Dog and Why it’s Important August 14, 2008

Training your dog in obedience is key to having a successful relationship with him. Many owners don’t invest the effort or time in training their dog; they just want the dog to come when they call. While recall is an important skill every dog should know,  other commands are just as important, and are crucial [...]

Housebreaking or your puppy: How to Housetrain your puppy fast August 14, 2008

Housebreaking your puppy may seem like a scary task, but it’s not as bad as you may think. Here’s a secret that makes all the difference in house training: Give your dog his own “spot” to do his business. This is one of the easiest and most often overlooked ways to make housebreaking easier. Give [...]