Blog | Dog Training
09 May

How can I travel with my pet dog? When you consider your dog a part of your family, we want our furry babies to be a part of all the important events and experiences of our life. Travelling and going on a vacation is no exception. I have travelled with my two Golden Retrievers — […]

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How I got my beagle to like me, (and so can you) It took me two years to decide if I had it in me to raise a puppy — My lifestyle and work kept me out of home or even the city for three to four days a week. When I finally decided to […]

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Cocker Spaniels are generally eager to please and with gentle handling (they respond poorly to harsh treatment), can be trained in any area. The dog’s food-motivated and intelligent nature makes training with treats and toys a good choice for it. Many Cockers like to do tricks and enjoy playing ball as well. Obedience training is […]

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The Labrador is extremely intelligent and enjoys learning. The dog thrives on praise and should never be trained using harsh methods; experts rely instead on reward based methods as it responds particularly well to food and toy rewards.   The fast-growing Lab pup is almost as big as an adult at six months and should […]

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10 Oct

Stop a dog pulling on the leash One of the many perks of owning a dog is the long walks you and your best friend can take together. Not only is walking a great form of exercise, but it’s also a wonderful way to spend quality time with your dog. Most dogs love going for […]

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25 Sep

Games to play with an untrained dog Playing with your dog is a great way to build a bond, stimulate his mind and keep him out of mischief. Unfortunately, most games involve the dog requiring a bit of training – which discourages owners from teaching their pets the game. Here are 3 games you can […]

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08 Sep

Most dogs jump up on people because they are happy to see them. It’s their way of showing affection and receiving attention. No! Get down! Stop jumping… I’m so sorry… he doesn’t mean any harm… I said stop it! ROVER! Sounds familiar? Is your dog one of the many that loves to greet guests by […]

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Timing, timing, timing A good dog trainer understands that dogs have a two second ‘association period’ within which they associate an act to a reward or a punishment – if you reward a dog after the two seconds, it just won’t connect the reward with the act. Now considering that you only have two seconds […]

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19 Aug

“CHOOSING THE BEST DOG TRAINER” – By Shirin Merchant Deciding to provide your pet with training often requires more than a brief look through the yellow pages. Every year unscrupulous people calling themselves behaviourists, animal consultants, pet advisers and trainers are fleecing thousands of dog owners throughout the world. There are a number of genuine […]

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