Many new pet owners fail to understand the importance of obedience training for dogs. Even the smartest dog in the world is not born with the knowledge of how humans want him to behave. Dogs must be taught what is expected of them and what is unacceptable. While many owners are capable of giving their [...]
House training a dog is not that different from house training a puppy in that both require the owner to have patience as their animal masters this new skill. Like humans, dogs prefer to live in a clean environment. This means that a dog will prefer to relieve itself as far away from the area [...]
Many dog owners do not understand why it is so important to properly crate train their puppy at an early age. The fact is, properly crate training a dog can actually save its life and make it a lot more comfortable. This is especially true for young dogs and puppies. A puppy’s curious nature means [...]
Understanding how to potty train a dog successfully can make the difference between a great experience with the new member of a family and what can seem like endless frustration. Whether it is an older rescue dog or a brand-new puppy, there are a few tips and techniques that can help just about anyone train [...]
House training a puppy is something that takes patience and kindness. Puppies do not come into this world with the knowledge that their owner’s carpet or beautiful hardwood floors are not the place to relieve themselves. Fortunately, there are some tried-and-true methods to help just about any puppy quickly learn to avoid going indoors. For [...]
Many people are finding that crate training a puppy is a beneficial way to help their pet adapt to life. A crate is used to replace a dog’s natural inclination to find a den. By using a crate the owner can create the den for the animal and with the addition of their toys and [...]
On the Internet, there are many tips on potty training a puppy. In fact, the sheer number of suggestions could be overwhelming for the new dog owner. It doesn’t help that some of them may even contradict one another. For example, one site might advise using slip collars to curb misbehavior during a walk. Others [...]
There are many methods you can use for toilet training your puppy. However, crating remains one of the most effective. In fact, crating is so powerful, it is universally recommended by most dog training specialists. To humans this might seem strange and even inhumane. The thought of isolating a dog in a small space seems [...]
When most people learn how to house break a puppy, they are taught how to teach a dog to use the bathroom outside. A few adventurous dog owners might also use newspaper training. However, there is a new dog toileting method on the horizon. It involves using a litter box to house break a dog. [...]
Consistency is the name of the game when you house break a puppy. However, what should you be consistent in? The answer is simple…everything. Whether you are training your dog to eliminate outside or in a designated area inside, you must stand your ground every step of the way. Specifically, this means: establishing a routine [...]
Clicker puppy training is a very good method of controlling a puppy’s behaviour it is a very effective method of teaching your puppy basic commands. The great thing is that it doesn’t take a long time to learn and once mastered you can teach you puppy almost anything. How does clicker training work? The sound [...]
It doesn’t matter what your dog’s breed is. Potty training your puppy is going to be a difficult and trying time for you. But you love your puppy and you only want what’s best for them. So you’re going to have to develop a little bit of patience. There are certain things you need to [...]
It is unlikely that most people will be able to watch their puppy 24 hours a day. Because of this, the house puppy training process takes at least six months. It involves patience and commitment, as well as consistency. The first thing that should be done is establishing a routine. Following a schedule will teach [...]