Train a Dog to Lie Down
on Jul 12, 2009 in Train a Dog to How to Train a Dog to Lie DownTraining your dog to lie down is one of the most used commands that you will use. The lie down command is often a prerequisite your dog should learn before moving to more advance commands such as the stay command. Before...

Train a Dog to Walk on a Leash
on Jul 9, 2009 in Train a Dog to Train a Dog to Walk on a LeashTaking a walk with your dog should be an enjoyable experience for you and your dog. Allowing your dog to pull you around by the leash enforces his bad walking behavior and can also be dangerous. An improperly leashed tra...

Train a Dog to Fetch
on Jul 8, 2009 in Train a Dog to How to Train a Dog to FetchAll dogs can be trained to fetch. It can come more naturally so some dogs depending if their breed is known for retrieving. Training your dog to fetch is a great way to exercise your dog while you do not have to retrieve th...

Train a Dog to Sit
on Jul 6, 2009 in Train a Dog to Dog Training Tips Train Your Dog to SitTraining your dog to sit is the typical pet-owner's trick of choice when venturing into the gratifying world of dog training. The sit command is one of the most basic training exercises but should not be underestimated or ignored...

Train a Dog to Stop Barking
on Jul 6, 2009 in Train a Dog to Dog Training Tips Train Your Dog to Stop BarkingDogs bark for a variety of reasons:Dogs bark to alert you that they have heard or seen something unusual.Dogs bark when they're afraid of something to make it go away.Dogs bark when they are stressed, frustrated, bored,...

Train a Dog to Shake
on Jul 6, 2009 in Train a Dog to Dog Training Tips Train a Dog to Shake HandsTraining your dog to shake a paw is a great way bond with your dog and have some fun together. The shake command is one of the easiest tricks you can teach your dog. For whatever reason, most dogs are experts at shaking paws...

Dog Boot Camp
on Jul 1, 2009 in Trainnig Articles Dog Training 101 Boot Camp for DogsIs it for your dog?A relatively new training technique has been gaining popularity in the dog training world. Intense training programs that are commonly refereed to as dog boot camp. As the name suggests, these programs are aimed a...

Free Basic Dog Training Tips - Dos and Don'ts
on Jul 1, 2009 in New Dog Owners Dog Training 101 Dog Tips Free Basic Dog Training TipsA well-trained dog will usually lead a happier and healthier life style, not to mention the owner will have an easier time with their furry family member. Dog training is more than teaching your dog to sit and roll over. B...

How to Train a Dog to Shake Hands
on Jun 27, 2009 in Dog Training 101 Teach Your Dog to Shake HandsTraining your dog to shake a paw is a great way bond with your dog and have some fun together. The shake command is one of the easiest tricks you can teach your dog. For whatever reason, most dogs are experts at shaking p...

Breed of the Week - Silky Terrier
on Jun 23, 2009 in Guest Posts Breed of the Week Silky Terrier - Breed of the Week Thanks to Sandy Mesmer for this weeks dog breed spotlight on Silky Terriers. Sandy is an artist and has been breeding and showing Silky Terriers for over 25 years! I highly recommend that you check out Sandy's Small...