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Getting A Puppy Home

March 5, 2009 by Richard Cross · Leave a Comment 

Those first few days of getting a puppy can be a wonderful time. You feel excited everytime you walk in the house because you get to see your wonerful new dog, and the fun really begins when you start training. Howeer this can be a stressful time for a dog as it is taken away from its mother and siblings and thrust into a new unkown world with people it doesn’t yet know.

When you begin training, dog training aids are a great way to get started. Crates are a fantastic way to allow your dog to feel safe, and although it may seem like a cage to us, to a dog it actually makes them feel more secure. A crate is one training aid you won’t want to be without.

The other aid you wont want to be without is treats. Find out what your puppy loves best, and then give it to him for doing good things! Nothing is more effective.

Most of all enjoy it – these first few months a magical time and allow you to buuild a lifelong bond with your dog.

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The Basics Of German Shepherd Training

November 4, 2008 by Richard Cross · Leave a Comment 

German Shepherds by nature are very energetic dogs. They make great pets but need to be properly trained! It they aren’t they can cause havoc in your home. Trained German Shepherds can make fantastic family pets, but you have to go about the training a little differently to usual. German Shepherd training requires more perseverance and patience than for other breeds, although if trained correctly they can do pretty much whatever the owner wishes to teach. Read more

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Teaching Your Puppy Bite Inhibition

November 3, 2008 by Richard Cross · Leave a Comment 

Even if your puppy doesn’t seem to be biting hard now it is vital to teach it bite inhibition so that in the future it knows what the limits are. Bite inhibition is one of the most important aspects of training a god and is one that should be taken seriously by the owner.

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Choosing The Right Training Class For Your Dog

November 2, 2008 by Richard Cross · 1 Comment 

Training your dog is vital for many reasons including the future safety of your pet. While it’s entirely possible to train your dog well at home, going to professional training classes can be a big help. Especially if you’ve never trained a dog before.

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The Secrets Of Training A Deaf Dog

October 22, 2008 by Richard Cross · Leave a Comment 

If you have a deaf dog, chances are you are wondering how conventional training techniques will work. You can’t call out to the dog to give it commands, so how can you train it? Luckily, the basic idea behind training is the same for any dog – even one that is deaf. You need to signal to the dog when it has done something right to reinforce the good behaviour and discourage the dog from bad behaviour. Read more

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5 Surefire Tips To Help Train Your Dog

October 21, 2008 by Richard Cross · 1 Comment 

Dog training doesn’t have to be difficult! Follow these 5 simple tips to make your training as easy as possible. Read more

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How To Train A Puppy To Sit

October 18, 2008 by Richard Cross · Leave a Comment 

Once you’ve brought your new puppy home and successfully house trained it the next step is to teach it some basic commands. These basic commands – sit, stay and down – are not just to make the owners life easier, but can prove extremely important when it comes to your dog’s safety. Read more

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The Advantages Of Positive Dog Training

October 13, 2008 by Richard Cross · 1 Comment 

When training a dog it can be easy to lose your patience when faced with a dog that just won’t seem to do what you tell it no matter how you try. You’ve read every dog training book, ebook, report, forum, website and blog but none of them can tell you why your dog refuses to sit while on a walk when it does it perfectly in the house. Or why your dog just doesn’t seem to get house training. We’ve all been there, and it’s completely understandable to get frustrated. However this won’t help your training, and it can actually hinder it. Read more

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Golden Rules Of Puppy House Training For Beginners

October 4, 2008 by Richard Cross · 1 Comment 

A puppy, when welcomed to the house, becomes a part of the family and we end up treating him or her like a human. This can sometimes lead to the puppy being being spoiled. While that is fine to a certain extent, you must be careful that you properly puppy house train your pooch from the beginning, otherwise  things can get difficult (and messy!) later on. Read more

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How To Housebreak A Puppy – The Three Mistakes Most Owners Make

October 1, 2008 by Richard Cross · 1 Comment 

Knowing how to housebreak a puppy is one of the most important skills for any new dog owner. There are some common mistakes that a lot of owners make when trying to house train their new dog though, so this article will take you through the three most common reasons people fail to house train their dog correctly – and most importantly how to avoid making these mistakes yourself!
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