Dogs will be dogs, and we should expect that they will pick things up in their mouths - but sometimes it is difficult to retrieve the item from them. Here are some dog training methods that may help you to get your dog to "drop it!" on command.
No matter what is causing the behavior, and no matter your dog's age, yo'll be happy to know that bad habits can nearly always be corrected with some patience and consistency.
Many owners have learned the hard way that when their pets are not given a physical outlet for plenty of activity, they can get frustrated or bored and turn to destructive behaviors, and that is not good for anyone.
Regardless of the famous adage which proclaims the opposite, you really can teach an old dog new tricks. Actually, it is never really too late to teach your faithful companion to learn and exhibit new behaviors, even if they never had any formal training up to this point.
Many people think that training cannot begin until puppies are five or six months old. But experts say that waiting until this juvenile stage is upon your pet may cause unnecessary problems. By 6 months your dog is beginning to develop their adult behavioral patterns - and bad behaviors learned in puppyhood may already be established. Sadly, this is often the reason that many juvenile dogs are abandoned at shelters as their humans get exasperated.
At first glance, the concept of doggy daycare - or play care - may seem extravagant, but to pet lovers, it actually makes perfect sense. Doggy daycare provides an alternative to those who need to be gone all day and hate the idea of their dog being left alone. But beyond the emotional pull of [...]
Without thinking about it, you may be rewarding bad behaviors and encouraging your dog to act crazy for the things he likes. Here are 3 ways to reinforce the good behavior that you like.  Â
There are several dog training techniques you can do to teach your dog to stop counter surfing and help to keep them from the temptations up there.
Aggressive dogs who are acting out of anxiety will typically display different behaviors than other aggressive dogs.
Stress can cause a variety of symptoms in your dog that may mimic, or even lead to, other health or behavioral problems. How do you know what to look for?
