Category:Behaviour & Training

Controlling your dog around visitors can be a major problem if your dog gets too excited and starts barking, jumping and making a lot of noise and commotion. An unruly dog when visitors are around gives the impression that the dog is untrained which reflects badly you as the owner. With a bit more training …
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All dog training books and classes address teaching your dog the important verbal commands: sit, stay, no, good dog, etc. These are important for obedience and control, but dogs are not limited to understanding your verbal communication. Have you noticed how much your dog watches you? Dogs learn simple lessons by observing your behavior. Your dog’s observation of …
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The dog training method you use depends on how you choose to communicate with your dog. And, this is where trainers split camp. The two camps are positive trainers and correction trainers. Correction training is also referred to as fear passed training, while positive training is often called reward-based training. Put simply, with correction training …
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There are many different ways to train your dog. Clicker training is a safe and effective method that uses a small tool that makes a clicking sound when pressed. The clicker is best used to reinforce behaviors. Here’s how to clicker train your dog: Understand the purpose of the clicker. The clicking noise is used …
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Dogs need to expend their excess energy to stay healthy. They should be allowed to run around the yard so that they can get enough exercise. But for those properties which are not enclosed by concrete or solid fencing and gates, this can be a problem. A dog can wander off and get lost or …
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Tracking collars are tools that are essential for people who hunt with dogs. With continued use, the tracking collar lessens in effectiveness as the power of the battery decreases. Each time you go hunting, it is essential that you change the battery of your tracking collar so that it will work in the best possible …
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Animal Assisted Therapy is a diverse, and a somewhat unique variant of therapy. This is usually practiced in selected hospitals and rehabilitation centers with the care and control of specialized physical therapists and is done by certified, efficient and qualified therapy animals. These animals have been trained specifically to be of service to the hospitals …
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It’s shocking to hear that your dog has been diagnosed with diabetes, but it doesn’t mean an end to her life. Proper diet and insulin treatment can ensure her several more years with a good quality of life. Follow these steps when your family finds itself caring for a diabetic dog. Step 1 Enlist the …
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Dogs are like humans; they have their own characteristics and personalities.  Sometimes it is partly due to the breed, while at other times, it is how they were raised.  There are dogs that are high strung and dogs that are calm.  Some dogs are always anxious, nervous or jittery while others seem complacent and quiet. …
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Not all dogs are accustomed to thunderstorms – or to any loud booming sounds, for that matter.  If your dog has an aversive reaction to thunderstorms, you are not alone.  Dogs can exhibit any of the following reactions: Trembling or shaking Excessive barking Whining Pacing Jumping Hiding Escaping Getting your dog accustomed to the occasional …
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