Every action of the dog should be accompanied by an appropriate effect. Dogs are much like children and we have to establish certain rules regarding wanted and unwanted behaviors. In other words, normal discipline. In order to establish the desirable behavior, we need to know how to administer praise properly (as well as scold and reprimand) whenever it is required so that it has meaning to the dog. In this section, you will find a collection of dog training tips that will help you get started in your canine training journey!
Basic Commands
"Sit" Command Training your dog to sit should be fairly easy. Stand him on your left side, holding...
Chasing Recall
Dog training is an essential aspect of building a strong relationship between a dog and a dog owner. Puppy training should start...
Dogs In A Park: Potential Risks
Urban parks are a common destination for owners and their dogs. Parks encourage a broad scope of healthy physical activity, including dog-walking,...
Give Your Paw Trick
Give Your Paw may be the most natural trick for dogs prone to pawing. This one is especially important because it serves...
How Dogs Learn
Every action of the dog should be accompanied by an appropriate effect. Dogs are much like children, and we have to establish...
How To Prevent Puppy Biting
There is always a reason why a dog bites. It is a common manifestation of aggressive behavior. Puppies will bite if they...
Lhasa Apso Training
Housebreaking Bringing your new Lhasa Apso puppy home and turning him loose is not a wise decision. The...
Potty Bell
Bell Properties The potty bell should be loud enough that you can hear it from the next room,...
Puppy Growling
Your puppy growls in a most menacing way when you try to pick him up or get something he is playing with...
Scent Theory: Special Conditions
On occasion, handlers will also encounter the following conditions when on a search. Looping Looping...
Scent Theory: Terrain
Overview Before you can train a dog to find people, you must understand what scent we speculate dogs are responding...