Hypoallergenic Hunting Dogs Make Great Pets Too
With dogs like Afghans and Basenjis, dog owners must possess a strong personality or presence for these types of dogs. Patience is a must and so is a strong personality. But if you don’t mind the challenges these dogs present you can have a good friend, companion and [...]

With so many people advertising in the field of professional dog training today, trying to determine who’s truly qualified to look after your dog can be overwhelming. What to look for when choosing a professional to help you with dog training :

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As a rule, agility training should start while the pet is still a puppy. However, owners can still facilitate training with older dogs. The question “when is the dog considered old for agility training” is central to choosing when to start training the dog.
Being “old” greatly varies from dog to dog, from the extent [...]

Some people choose a career in dog training simply because it is a popular choice however there are those who are really passionate about canines that their life’s direction has led them towards loving dogs even more.
Do you fall in the category of people who pursue career in dog training just because someone said you [...]

We are often awed at watching fine bird dogs in movies and in action. They make outstanding bird dog work and never fail to heed their owners’ commands. Then we think- How could this be possible? Could bird dog training bring out the best in my dog?
The simple answer is yes, but you have to [...]

Training older dogs can sometimes be quite a challenge but it is not, by all means, impossible. You just have to do the right amount of research and take some extra time being patient and as well as being very consistent with them of course. Without those attributes, you are just asking for one huge [...]

Want to live a healthier lifestyle? Get a dog.
 
Studies show that pet ownership helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure and fends off feelings of loneliness and depression.
 
While nothing can top the love and companionship of a dog, there are some unpleasant behaviors that just won’t do – from barking all night to wetting [...]

Many people endure the unfortunate experience of having a “terrible” dog and usually the reasons why their dog acts this way is because they were not properly trained by their owner. So, it is not the dogs fault that they do not have any kind of manners and do not understand anyone’s commands, it is [...]

Dog is man’s best friend for so many reasons, among them is the animal’s ability to be of great help during occasions of emergency. Like obedience training and agility training there are several principles from various types of dog training must be observed when considering rescue dog training.
Obedience Training
Rescue dogs should be obedient at all [...]

To teach your dog tricks even easy ones you need to have some small reward treats, be in a quiet suitable place and keep the training sessions to 10 – 15 minutes or your dog will start to get board. Remember, when he gets something right give lots of praise and a reward treat. Just [...]