The Three Dog Training Mistakes You Should Avoid

When it comes to dog training, there are may different ways to go about doing it. Most techniques used today however, are based upon the idea that positive reinforcement is most likely going to give you the best results. Almost every truly successful dog training system is developed out of positive reinforcement thinking.
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Teach Your Dog To Come

Let's face it, dogs run away. It's a fact. They'll dart out the front door the minute it's opened, curious to explore their world. They'll chase other dogs, squirrels, and cats. They'll bolt when loud noises frighten them or aggressive dogs threaten them; and they'll never watch for traffic--they'll run right into the street.
[Teach Your Dog To Come]

The Do’s And The Don’ts Of House Training Your Puppy

House training a puppy is very important for the well being of both the puppy and the owner. The number one reason that dogs are surrender to animal shelters is problems with inappropriate elimination, so it is easy to see why proper house training is such an important consideration.
[The Do’s And The Don’ts Of House Training Your Puppy]

Training Your Dog To Sit

A poorly trained dog is a nuisance and can even be a danger to himself and others. A properly trained dog, on the other had, is a wonderful and pleasant companion. In addition to helping you bond, it can even protect your pet from being hurt if he listens and will come when called.
[Training Your Dog To Sit]

Basic Dog Training

If you have a new dog or puppy, you may be interested in getting some basic dog training. Dog training can be taught by an obedience instructor, or you can do the dog training yourself.
[Basic Dog Training]

8 Tips on How to Train a Dog

Having a dog as your companion can be a true joy. However, you don’t want your beloved buddy chewing your new shoes or going to the bathroom in the house. Therefore, you need to create a dog training plan to help your new puppy or dog understand the rules of the house.
[8 Tips on How to Train a Dog]

Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall. Establishing you as the Alpha member of his “pack” is one very good reason for starting your puppy in a crate when he is very young.
[Crate Training For Your Puppy]

If you've ever been nipped by a puppy, you know those teeth can be as sharp as ice picks. While other dogs generally have thick skin and can handle a nip relatively undamaged, we humans are not quite so fortunate. And yes, a puppy bite can definitely break skin.

So how do you put a stop to your puppy's nipping?
[How To Eliminate Your Puppy's Love of Nipping]

Chewing is something that comes naturally to every dog. Every dog feels the instinctual need to sharpen its teeth and hone his biting skills. Chewing on the right things, like specially designed chew toys for instance, can even help the dog clean his teeth and remove plaque.
[How to Train Your Dog not to Chew]

When To Give Your Dog The Freedom Off The Leash

Many dog owners are anxious to give their four legged companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush that important step. Dogs should only be allowed off their leash after they have become masters of all the basic obedience commands, such as walking at your heel, sitting and staying on command.
[When To Give Your Dog The Freedom Off The Leash]

Candy-Maker to Buy Dog Treat Manufacturer (AP via Yahoo! News)

Mars Inc., maker of Snickers, Milky Way and M&M's candies, is buying the manufacturer of the country's best-selling dog treat.
[Candy-Maker to Buy Dog Treat Manufacturer (AP via Yahoo! News)]

Dog lover labors to be an Eagle (Arizona Daily Star)

After watching the deterioration of the dog park he frequently visits with his pet, an East Side boy decided he wanted to fix it up a little.
[Dog lover labors to be an Eagle (Arizona Daily Star)]

A Foxborough man was arrested and charged Wednesday after shooting his neighbor's Siberian Husky dog, Kato.
[Man Charged After Shooting Neighbor's Dog (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News)]

A man who tried to kill a dog in front of police officers loses a legal challenge against his conviction.
[Judges reject dog strangle appeal (BBC News)]

VINELAND -- Police believe the Pennsylvania man found dead in his car Monday may have died of natural causes, and his dog most likely suffocated. A medical examiner said Richard F. Truck, 43, of Pottsville, had several health issues that could have contributed to his death, said Det. Lt. Tom Ulrich.
[Man died, dog suffocated (Bridgeton News)]

Mixed fan reviews for the 'Big Dog' (Northwest Indiana Times)

On March 16, I wrote that neither the NBA nor Region fans are mourning the absence of Gary's Glenn Robinson. Having appeared in only a handful of games these last two seasons, it may be time for the 33-year-old "Big Dog" to retire.
[Mixed fan reviews for the 'Big Dog' (Northwest Indiana Times)]

What a week .... For a while now I think this site has been running pretty slow, or so I am being told by my regular visitors. So I decided to take the plunge and invest some money and effort into providing a faster service in displaying pages. I hope you will notice the difference, you would laugh if I told you how I was used to provide this information.
[Dog Advice - Faster than Before]

I was asked earlier today about when a friend of mine has her first child, What sort of effect it will have on her 3 year old labrador - Coco? Now I know Coco and I know how she's been raised and how she behaves, I thought it would be best to post some advice that I found, to help my friend and other expectant families.
[You, Your Dog .... then a New Baby Arrives]

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Crufts 2006 Preview

Already recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, Crufts 2005 once again demonstrated the event’s status as the ‘largest dog show in the world’.
[Crufts 2006 Preview]

Dog Trainer Help Convicted Murderer

A convicted murderer and the dog trainer - This has made me laugh and I'm sure someone will try and make a movie about it one day. Although I doubt it'll be a very good one.
[Dog Trainer Help Convicted Murderer]