Early training can prevent common puppy behavior problems such as barking, biting, chewing and jumping up on people, and can teach necessary behaviors, such as walking nicely on leash.
Barking
Puppy barking is a common puppy behavior that’s not always easy to control, but if you begin when the puppy is young, you can teach it that [...]

One thing you can count on when bringing home a new puppy is the fact that he will nip and bite at your fingers during the first few days or weeks. This is perfectly normal and there is no reason to get alarmed that you may have purchased an aggressive dog. However, like any behavior [...]

Leash training your dog is much more than actually following a few steps and guidelines. It’s the actual mindset of the owner that is the single most important element. Success or failure, joy or frustration – all depend on how you approach your dog’s walking sessions. Start your leash training off on the right paw, [...]

Most owners that are busy teaching a pet are likely to be on the hunt for quick and easy dog training tips. After all, dogs are incredibly smart creatures but it’s not like they understand English or can tell you why they’re misbehaving the way they are. So, if you’re a new dog owner or are very [...]

Probably any dog owner can tell you that training your dog isn’t always as easy as it seems it should be. Most owners assume that after a few days or sessions of rehearsing commands and actions then the dog should just pick up on basic skills and that should be it. Many owners are surprised to find [...]

Training a dog is not always easy as many owners will attest. Trying to get an animal with limitless energy and no grasp of the English language to follow your commands can sometimes seem like trying to control the wind. However many owners have found that a dog training harness is an invaluable tool when trying [...]

Today, dog training schools are a great business opportunity for someone that’s interested in opening their own business or that is looking for a great franchise opportunity. Many people today are happy to have someone else train their dog not just because they’re very busy but because they want to be sure that it’s being done [...]

To apply the word “advanced” in conjunction with obedience training might lead one to wonder how obedience can be divided. A dog is either obedient or he’s not, right? However, there are higher levels of obedience training just as there are higher levels of training to be achieved in school and education. A child does [...]

Many puppy owners will tell you that if they could accomplish one thing in their life, it would be some high-quality dog behavior training! Puppies seem to have a mind of their own and while they are certainly trainable, some seem as if they are purposely doing everything they can to drive their owner absolutely insane [...]

Many people are familiar with seeing-eye dogs or assistance dogs, those that directly help persons with disabilities. Seeing-eye dogs are assigned to those that are blind whereas assistance dogs may help those that are deaf, in wheelchairs, or who have any number of other disabilities. Beyond a seeing-eye or assistance dog, healthcare professionals are now appreciating the [...]