Spring is coming here soon & this is a time a lot of people consider getting a puppy or dog. They are deciding what type of dog they want, then where to get their new dog from. There are a lot of things to consider, & research is so important, & not just emotions. I […]
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#114. 17 Tips to Help You with Your New Puppy
In the past year I have known at least 4 people who have gotten puppies, from 10 weeks to 4-5 months old. They have been my inspiration to write this post. I hope these things will help a lot of people with new pups, but some can apply to any new dog in your house. […]
#105. Help, my Dog is Eating Poop
Stool eating is called coprophagia. This is a disgusting habit some dogs have, not all dogs do it all the time & some never do it. Some eat their own dodo & some eat other dogs poop or other animals poop. My current dogs will eat rabbit dodo but no other animals dodo. I have […]
#103. The Pros, Cons & Alternatives to Dog Parks
It seems in the last 10 years more & more dog parks are popping up all over. I thought it would be a good idea to go over some of the pros & cons of them & give you some alternative ideas. Dog parks do not fit all dogs personalities & honestly you have to […]
#101. Understanding Dog Training Methods: (4th in series). Finding The Right Dog Trainer
Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, training is a way to communicate with your dog. The old saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is not true at all. I have taught dogs even seniors new commands or tricks. Dog training teaches you how to communicate with your beloved […]
#100. Understanding Dog training Methods (3rd in series) Negative Reinforcement/Positive Punishment
Negative Reinforcement means removing something a dog dislikes or causes pain (example:pressure on it’s neck) to increase a behavior (example the dog sits to get the pressure to stop). Positive punishment means adding something a dog dislikes (a leash correction or a startling noise) to decrease a behavior. In the US where I live dog […]
#99. Understanding Dog Training Methods #2 in Series (Positive Reinforcement)
Dog training is a way to communicate with another species. Just as we learn to understand a dog’s body language, so can a dog learn to understand the signals we give. We speak different languages than dogs, so please remember it takes time to learn each other’s language. Dogs mostly speak with body signals & […]
#97. Understanding Dog Training Methods, 1st in Series
There are a variety of trainers out there who use a variety of training methods. In The US where I live there is no licencing or school/college/training programs required to set up a training place & label yourself a dog trainer. Now some dog training facilities or places do require you train under them for […]
#85. Shock Collars (e-Collars)
A Shock or e-collar (electric collar) is a collar that some people put on a dog to train it. These collars send a pulse or shock thru the collar into a dogs neck when a dog does something they are not supposed to. It is a form of negative reinforcement that some trainers use. I […]
#79. Choke Collars, Slip Leashes, Rolled Collars & their Potential Risks
Choke collars are appropriately named, they cause a dog to be choked as a means of teaching them to do what the owner wants. I have heard people say I have used these for training for years without issues, but my reply would be Do the ends justify the means? Meaning is it worth hurting […]
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