After you decide that a German shepherd is the right dog for you, you need to find just the right individual. Research carefully, as you can expect to have this canine companion for many years. Buying From Breeders A responsible breeder is your best option for a puppy and sometimes for an adult. A breeder … Read more
Trick training, along with being flashy, stimulates the dog physically and mentally. It also gives the owner something to do with his dog, and that increases the quality time spent between the two. So, there are a lot of reasons why we do it and that’s part of why I am talking about it today. … Read more
It is exciting when you bring a new puppy into the home and everyone is anxious to bond with them. You have dreams of this puppy becoming a beloved member of your family, following all of your rules, and behaving well in public. Those dreams and that desire to bond with the puppy is great, … Read more
Many dog owners work during the day. For dogs, that represents “downtime” in both physical and mental activity. The “downtime” can turn into destructive time for the dog. If you look at controlling the destructive behavior, as simply finding ways to challenge the dog’s intellect, the dog will benefit, and you will be amazed at … Read more
Excess barking is a typical complaint of dog owners (and the owner’s neighbors). Dogs will bark for various reasons: warning, out of boredom, fear, loneliness, to get attention, communication, barking is fun, and so on. A few breeds, as with most herding breeds, might become more vocal than other ones. For instance, my Shetland Sheepdog … Read more
Prior to us looking at how to go about ceasing a canine that’s gotten into a fight, it’s a lot better never needing to place your dog within a situation in which he feels he wants to attack an additional dog, or alternatively, feels he must defend himself. Keep in mind the potential for your … Read more
Dogs respond to positive reinforcement because they want a reward. Using praise and delicious treats will reinforce the desired behavior faster. Communication As a means of communication, your dog can sense your body language and you can tell by theirs if they are really interested. They too can tell if you’re serious and when they … Read more
Training collars are an effective means of training your dog to teach good behavior and obedience. It is necessary to your dog accustom to using a regular collar, before a training collar, so they get used to it. You should not make the mistake of putting on the collar only when you’re going to take … Read more
Your new puppy dog is home. You may not know everything that is needed for your new friend to find comfort. You do want the newest member of your family to feel comfortable in his or her new home right? Relax… because you will soon know what is needed to care for your dog so … Read more
Every dog owner assumes that when they get a dog that they are going to be the dog’s master, because they paid for the dog and they are the owner and are providing food and shelter for the dog. Most of the time their assumption is accurate and becomes reality. However, there are times that … Read more