Dogs and Dames

Image by young and with it via Flickr Any gate can work in a multitude of ways to get the desired effect of keeping a pet out of certain areas. Of course this will depend on the particular design and the exact area you place it in the house. Whether you buy it to use [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Dogs, Pet Training danocamera, Flickr Cold weather often generates a strange phenomenon in well-trained dogs. Shredded toilet paper appears throughout the house, garbage cans are overturned and special “presents” are left for you to discover. Though there may be other factors contributing to your dog’s destructive behavior, cabin fever is [...]

Image via Wikipedia This is known as resource guarding, and though it may sound innocuous, there’s actually a lot more going on here than your dog simply trying to keep his kibble to himself. – He’s not comfortable with the treatment/handling he’s getting from you or other members of the family. What’s resource guarding? Resource [...]

Image by Sukianto via Flickr Dogs are trained through commands. That is to say, the success of dog obedience training is dependent upon your dog’s ability to correctly respond to commands. The following basic commands are essential first steps when starting to train your dog in obedience skills. 1.’Sit’ command: Training your dog to sit [...]

Dog barking is one of the most common complaints dog owners have. Not only is it extremely irritating to your and your family, but it also bothers your neighbors and can get you into expensive legal trouble if your dog is reported for being too noisy. Dogs bark to communicate, so it isn’t possible to [...]

Image by Sukianto via Flickr Along with bringing home a puppy is the challenge of training and teaching them how to be kind and obedient to their owners. Obedience training for dogs is, in fact, a critical aspect of nurturing a healthy man-and-dog relationship and owning a sociable and friendly pet. While it is recommended [...]