Showing dogs, or "conformation" is a popular and enjoyable activity for many dog owners. It gives you a chance to build a stronger bond with your dog, and also to show off your canine friend to an adoring public. But, before your dog can trot to success, you need to train it for the stage so it can steal the show. This will be easiest if you begin when your dog is still a puppy.
As a dog ages, it is likely to have more problems controlling when it goes to the bathroom. This can be caused by illness, behavioral changes, or just having a hard time waiting to go outside to go to the bathroom. However, there are some ways to keep it from peeing in your home, including on your carpets. These include making changes to the dog's schedule, lifestyle, and access to
Therapy dogs are dogs that provide love and attention to a wide variety of people in need. For example, they can give children or older people in distress a feeling of well being and love when they are staying in a hospital or care center. If you would like to train your dog to be a therapy dog, you first need to assess whether your dog is right for this type of job. Then you need to
There are countless ways you can go about training your dog, including hundreds of expert-sponsored methods, professional tutorials, obedience schools, and online training manuals. No matter which method you’re using, though, there are some universal mistakes which are bound to confuse your dog and play havoc with your training. Learn what commonly made missteps can get you and your
Not all dogs are water dogs, and even the best of swimmers may need an extra hand now and then when they hit the waves. Having a good life jacket can keep your pet healthy and safe. Figure out if your dog should have a life jacket, and learn how to pick the best one for your pet’s needs. If you know how to take the right measurements and look for the right features, picking a personal
Training a dog to stand up takes patience, but it’s well worth it. Before teaching your dog to stand, you should familiarize him or her with a marker sound and find a treat your doggie likes. When you’re ready to train your dog to stand, first get your dog to sit down. Place a treat near your dog’s nose and then bring it towards you. As soon as your dog rises, reward it with verbal
It is important to train your dog, whether small or large, young or old. Besides helping it behave better, training a dog will improve its relationship with you. In addition, training a dog what it can and cannot do, and to always respond to your commands, ensures its safety. For example, it could save your dog from being hit by a car if it ever escapes or gets lost.
Agility training is a fun way to exercise your dog’s body and brain and to strengthen the bond between you and your pet. It also helps breeds that are prone to hip problems increase their strength and endurance. Jumping over a pole is a basic agility training move that you can teach your dog at home. By using positive reinforcement, consistent training, and with incremental changes to
Imagine your dog standing on her hind legs, jumping towards you on command. This trick is quite difficult to teach the dog, but will impress your friends for sure.
Hyper dogs are similar to any other dog. They thrive on positive attention from their humans and aim to please. In order to train hyper dogs you have to harness all their crazy energy into acceptable outlets. A well-trained hyper dog becomes a happy dog as it will know its position in its human family. By taking time each day to provide consistent, positive training to your hyper dog
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