Dog Training Articles

.aboutus-left li{font-size:14px!important;}     To most effectively and most humanely address any dog training or behavioral problem, we wish first to diagnose the origin of the behavior. Undesirable chewing is most commonly caused by: Lack of knowledge regarding what is an appropriate versus inappropriate chew item, Curiosity, A desire for self-rewarding oral stimulation, A desire…

  To most effectively and most humanely address any dog training or behavioral problem, we wish first to diagnose the origin of the behavior. Undesirable chewing is most commonly caused by: 1. Lack of knowledge regarding what is an appropriate versus inappropriate chew item, 2. Curiosity, 3. A desire for self-rewarding oral stimulation, 4. A…

Cesar Millan, the face of National Geographic Channel's popular Dog Whisperer program and a best selling author, has started to accumulate an increasingly large and loud throng of detractors. The critics include prominent veterinary behaviorists, trainers, ethologists, psychologists, and humane organizations, many who collectively list disparaging quotes in the noteworthy blog http://beyondcesarmillan.weebly.com. Moreover, Cesar's deprecators…

Excellent pet training tips are as simple as our initials- CPT!   C- stands for Consistency. Consistency more quickly and more effectively teaches commands, encourages appropriate behaviors, and discourages bad habits. In contrast, inconsistency confuses your pet or teaches him that rules do not always apply. When first exposing your dog to a new command,…

Introduction Do you want to bring your dog indoors for the winter, but are hesitant because you believe he might destroy your home? Does your dog still have “accidents” in the house? Does he/she chew furniture when left alone? Did you recently go hungry after he stole your Holiday roast from the countertop? Does he…

An old canine maxim states "a trained dog is a happy dog and belongs to a happy owner." Nevertheless, certain breeds receive training proportionately more than other breeds. On average, owners of large dogs enroll in pet training programs more frequently than owners of small dogs. During a recent month, the American Kennel Club (AKC)…

Does your pet sluggishly ignore you when you want him to play? Does the converse plague you as your dog moves nonstop like a whirling dervish? Has your pet's physique grown to the dimensions of Orson Welles? Is the sound of your dog scratching becoming as irritating as fingernails on a blackboard? Are your pet's…