Steps to Finding the Right Dog Trainer For You and Your Dog

By Tl Kleban
You just got a new puppy and now comes the fun part - the training. Don’t get nervous. It isn’t all that bad. As a matter of fact training your new puppy can be quite fun. You can either do it yourself or find a professional dog trainer to […]

March 04 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Understanding Dog Behavior - part II.

By David Beart
…. continued from part I:
Aggression
You know him as your sweet and lovable friend. Your friends and neighbors know him as the terror on your doorstep who wants to eat them. Aggression is not a nice quality in your dog. Aggression comes from the desire to protect, and anything perceived as a threat is […]

February 05 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Understanding Dog Behavior - part I

Dogs are considered the most genuinely happy creatures on earth. Their entire day is filled with you whether you are there or not. They are waiting for you, sleeping on your bed, watching for you out the window, wondering where you are while they are patiently waiting for you in their crate.
Once you come home […]

February 05 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Shih Tzu - Housebreaking Techniques

By Connie Limon
Paper training a puppy is an excellent method of housebreaking especially for owners who cannot be home enough to get a puppy outside as frequently as needed. Puppies need to urinate more often than older dogs.

How to paper train: Leave her in her space with baby gates and cover the entire […]

January 03 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Let Your Cat Destroy Her Own Furniture

Your cat has a love-hate relationship with your furniture. She loves to scratch the furniture, but it looks like hate to you. You can end this cycle of abuse with just a little bit of understanding.

Scratching comes naturally to your cat as a way to exercise, mark territory, and sharpen her claws. She only picks […]

December 28 2007 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Training | 1 Comment »

Train Your Dog to get the Morning Paper

Today I was just genuinely surfing the Web… linking from Problogger, spotting a name, using my intuition.
Before I knew it I landed at Christina Jones’ video, and I LAUGHED!!! The video should be rated ‘T” for “Too Cute”.
Thank you, Christina, for making me laugh!

December 28 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Is Your Cat Ready for Toilet Training? Here’s 5 Ways You Can Tell

by: Rebecca Rescate
At the end of a long day, who wants to sift through a messy litter box? Certainly not me. Up until now, the litter-box has been a necessary evil, a small price to pay for our beloved companions. But not anymore. In fact, there’s an underground alternative designed for those of us who […]

December 20 2007 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Care and Pet Training | No Comments »

Train Your Cat For Vacations

by: Burt Cotton
When you are going on a vacation or taking your cat out for a length of time you will want to have the cat trained to ride in a car or vehicle so that the cat is not jumping all over and over the seats.
Purchasing a pet carrier will be the first thing […]

December 17 2007 | Cat & Kitten and On vacation and Pet Sitting | No Comments »

Get Your Dog To Listen to You - Start Obedience Training - Part III

By Moses Wright
…. continuation of part II of this article:
There are 2 main approaches when it comes to correcting your dog’s undesirable behaviors. The first approach is the “Direct Approach”. It simply requires you to reprimand your dog on the spot whenever he misbehaves – chewing, barking, digging and biting. This is a more […]

December 16 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Get Your Dog To Listen to You - Start Obedience Training - Part II

By Moses Wright
continuation from part I of this article: …
2. Consistency - It is important to have consistency in the course of training especially when correcting unwanted behaviors. Always use the same “command” for a specific task you require of your dog. Don’t confuse him by using different commands for the same task.
The minute you […]

December 15 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Get Your Dog To Listen to You - Start Obedience Training - Part I

By Moses Wright
Dog obedience training is important for every dog owner who wants to own, live and enjoy the company of an obedience dog. Obedience training not only allows your dog to listen and behave in the manner that is expected of him, it creates a bond that bring your communication and relationship to new […]

December 14 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Persistent Housetraining Accidents—Doesn’t My Dog Know Better?

Persistent Housetraining Accidents—Doesn’t My Dog Know Better?
“My dog is doing this on purpose!” is a complaint dog trainers often hear. House soiling is a common, frustrating dog behavior problem. However, it is important to understand that dogs do not eliminate indoors out of “spite,” “anger,” or otherwise “on purpose.”
Consider that dogs will urinate to mark […]

December 07 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »

Cat Training: Teach Kitty To Use The Litter Box

Cat Training: Teach Kitty To Use The Litter Box by Kathrynn Kelley
Pets are a wonderful way to add joy and love to your household. Many people have pets and consider them an important addition to their family. There are many pets to chose from, anywhere from fish to horses. Some people prefer small pets like […]

December 04 2007 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Training | No Comments »

Dog Training Tips - From Doggone Naughty To Good Dog

Dog Training Tips - From Doggone Naughty To Good Dog by Rod Waitts
Everyone has some dog training tips when your dog is “naughty.” But few actually give you good advice.
Let’s face it, your dog wasn’t born knowing how to behave. Different breeds are bred for certain tasks, be it hunting, herding, guarding, killing or chasing. […]

December 03 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »