Puppy Training

Owning a dog is more than just feeding your pet and taking him for a daily walk. In order to be a responsible dog owner, and to form a strong and lasting bond with your pet, you also need to engage in some basic dog training. There are many aspects of dog training that the…

After teaching your puppy the “Sit” command, the next logical step in the training sequence is to teach him the “Lie down” command. Do not try to teach your puppy this command until he has mastered the “Sit” command and responds appropriately each time. You will find the step-by-step process for teaching the “Lie down”…

For many people, the sight of a dog owner being dragged along by his dog is a familiar one. Many dog owners struggle with teaching their dogs not to pull on the leash, often with little success. Teaching your dog to walk calmly on the leash can be a challenging task but, as with all…

When you bring home a new puppy, one of the first (and most important) things you must do is housebreak him. Puppies can be destructive they are not properly supervised and having a puppy that is not potty trained will only add to the mess. Luckily, housebreaking a new puppy is not a terribly difficult…

When it comes to the subject of crate training, many dog owners are forced to answer this question for themselves – is crate training cruel? While certain animal rights protection agencies suggest that confining a dog (or any other animal) for any period of time is cruel, countless dog trainers and dog owners think otherwise….

When you bring home a new puppy, one of the most important tasks you must take care of is to housebreak your puppy. Puppies are naturally curious and full of energy so you should expect them to make a bit of a mess in the house, but failing to quickly and properly housebreak your puppy…