Archive : Dog Training

Man’s best friend eh? The number of people who would have you believe that there is a generation (or group) of dogs intent on biting people for fun is quite alarming. Why do dogs bite? Well, let’s be clear on one thing, dogs can and do bite. Their mouth is their first line of defence and...

What Makes A Dog Tilt Its Head To The Side? In our ongoing series on dog body language and, quite frankly, because our dogs just do some things that make us ask why? We take a look at the curious case of why dogs cock or tilt their heads to one side. Come on, hands in the air, who hasn’t laughed...

The easy, simple way to crate training a dog. Training a dog or a young puppy to accept a crate as part of life can be a good idea. As more and more people discover the benefits of having a dog that is crate trained. There are also the people that think that crate training your dog is somehow cruel or...

“Dog fetch”. It’s a classic. A great activity, training your dog to fetch. The “Fetch” command, even if you have a breed that is not a retriever, fetching is a great thing for the dog to learn. It is not only an easy and pleasant way to exercise a dog but is also the basis...

According to various studies carried out by dog training professionals, stopping a dog from barking is one of the most commonly requested solutions dog owners are looking for when they hire a dog trainer. Learning how to stop a dog barking is one thing. But first we must take the time to understand why...

How to Stop Your Dog From Begging Training Your Dog Not To Beg A common problem, dog begging. Or is it? A problem, that is? A begging dog is cute, no? A dog who begs for their supper, tidbits or ‘a bit of what you’re having’ is all part of the canine charm, is it not? Ultimately, that’s...