Introduction While most people looking to adopt a pet are likely to set their sights on a puppy or a kitten, there are times when an older dog (or cat) comes into your life. Is the process of integrating an older animal into your household any different to house-training a new-born? This article focuses on …
If you’ve recently adopted a puppy, your furry little pal likely follows you everywhere. Wherever you are, he wants to be. And, he probably has a bit of trouble holding still, too. Puppies are just like little kids – staying in one spot for any amount of time is, for them, seemingly impossible. But, teaching …
Whether a puppy or an older dog, you can start training your dog to shake paws with a few simple tasks. You’ll need patience, consistency, positive rewards, and of course, breaks for both you and your pet. Hopefully, this will bust the myth that “old dogs can’t learn new tricks,” and your pet will be …
Puppies and kittens are always near the top for the world’s cutest animals, but they are not just cuddles, yelps and adorable antics. Young animals require love, protection, and boundaries to grow up into healthy and respectful pets. So the training has to start quite early, but knowing when and how to begin is a …
The job outlook for dog trainers is on the rise as many owners look for guidance on raising their pets. If you’re a dog owner with experience training dogs, you might be considering turning your skills into a profitable career. So how much do dog trainers make? A dog trainer’s salary will depend on several …
We’ve all heard the common saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Usually pertaining to people who are too stubborn in their ways to try something new, the all too familiar phrase carries some truth – but that doesn’t mean it’s always an adage to follow. Dogs, just like people, need both mental …
“Stop…sit…stay…good dog.” A common set of phrases to hear around dogs, but one doesn’t often think about dogs in different countries. Are non-English dogs trained differently from their English compatriots? The question is a good one, so let’s explore dog training in a different language. How do I teach my dog in Dutch? You can …
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The idea that your dog is talking to you – let alone that you might listen and understand – may seem utterly ludicrous. Dogs don’t talk! Well, they can’t conjugate irregular verbs, but dogs do use a complex combination of physical and vocal cues that more or less amounts to language. This ‘language’ may seem …
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Pitbull puppies are highly intelligent, social, and eager to please. As such, they learn behaviors quickly, whether good or bad. It is best to begin training your puppy as soon as you bring them home. Beginning your pitbull puppy’s training as soon as possible ensures your puppy will not have time to learn poor behavior …
If you spend much time around dogs, you can typically tell what kind of mood they are in based on their jump. Whether out of excitement, anger, or hunger, pet owners might want them to avoid jumping for many reasons. So how do you train a dog not to jump? In order to train a …
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