German Shepherd training needs to take account of their hard working heritage. German Shepherds were bred to be intelligent, alert, quick, and strong. These traits make German Shepherds great fun to train. But they can also make an untrained German Shepherd a handful in the modern home! Effective modern German […] Read More
Mark And Reward In Dog Training: What Does It Mean?
Today’s article is by best-selling author Pippa Mattinson. Pippa’s online dog training courses can be found over on the Dogsnet website. Dog trainers often talk about ‘marking’ and ‘rewarding’ behavior in dog training. Today we’re going to take a look at what that means, and why this is a great […] Read More
Best Dog Activity Monitors—Helping to Navigate Your Pets’ Daily Activity
The best dog activity monitors are brimful of clever tech and extra features, which can make choosing between them tricky. We think these are the top five best dog activity monitors on the market at the moment: PitPat 2 – find out why FitBark 2 – find out why Petble […] Read More
7 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Behavior in a Week
Here are 7 great ways to improve bad behaviors like door barging, in just a few days. We tend to think of dog training as something that happens in allocated time slots or ‘training sessions’ Committing to finding time for more training sessions is a great idea. Dedicated dog training […] Read More
How To Stop A Dog From Chewing Your Stuff!
Are you among the many who have searched “how to stop a dog from chewing”? Let’s be honest, here. Dogs love to chew. I mean, they love to chew! Chewing is part of a dog’s instinct! Dogs explore the world through their mouths and noses, just like we explore the […] Read More
How To Stop A Dog From Digging – An Expert Guide
Top tips on how to stop a dog from digging from expert trainer Liz London. There are a few reasons dogs love to dig. For some dogs it’s in their genes, whereas others may be reacting to a situational stressor. How to stop a dog from digging will depend on […] Read More
Deaf Dog Training – Expert Training Tips and Techniques
Living with a deaf dog can be just as rewarding as having a dog with normal hearing capabilities. However, deaf dog training can be challenging. But as an owner of any deaf dog will tell you, this challenge often bonds the dog and the owner quite deeply, and their love […] Read More
Food Aggression in Dogs: Causes and Cure
Food aggression in dogs is a tough, but necessary, topic to address. If your dog is showing signs of aggression to people when eating or around food, it is really important to nip it in the bud. In fact, it’s a great idea to talk to a professional about stopping […] Read More
Loose Leash Walking: An Expert Guide to Getting a Relaxing Stroll
Expert Dog Trainer Liz London Brings You A Simple Yet Effective Guide To Successful Loose Leash Walking. Going for a walk with your dog is a great way for you to unwind from work after a long day. Taking in some fresh air, getting some exercise and enjoying a break […] Read More
Cockapoo Training: An Expert Guide
Cockapoo training is important just as training is for any breed. But there are some special things you can take into account for them when it comes to their poodle and spaniel genetics. The cockapoo. Sure, it’s a ridiculous name fit for a character in a Jim Henson movie, but […] Read More
Puppy Training Stages
Never mind about puppy training stages — the picture-perfect puppy is all snuggles, wet kisses, and puppy breath, right? Sure! You’ve probably already realized that your “perfect” puppy also comes with nipping, barking, peeing on the carpet, and knocking over your neighbor’s toddler! That’s why it’s important to learn potential […] Read More
Crate Training A Puppy – The Ultimate Expert Guide
Welcome to our complete guide to crate training a puppy. By professional expert dog trainer, Jo Laurens. Giving you all of the crate training information you are looking for. Find out what crate training is and how your puppy could benefit from having a dog crate. We take a look […] Read More
How To Teach A Dog To Jump
If you would like to know how to teach a dog to jump over obstacles or through hoops, or even in and out of the car, you’ve come to the right place. CONTENTS How high can a dog jump How far can dogs jump Why teach […] Read More
What Is Counter Conditioning In Dog Training?
In this article we are going to answer the question ‘what is counter conditioning’, and take a look at how we can use it to help our dogs overcome their fears. We all have things we don’t like, things that make us feel uncomfortable. Even scared. Dogs are no different. But […] Read More
Traditional Dog Training Versus Modern Methods
Today’s article looks at the move away from traditional dog training and towards modern training methods. Traditional dog trainers are often bemused by the enthusiasm for modern, science based methods. They struggle to see the point. Their old methods work. They really do. So why is everyone in such a […] Read More
15 Top Dog Training Videos
Dog training videos are not just fun, they are really helpful too. Pippa has chosen a great selection here for you today. Dog training does require some basic knowledge, and reading up on the theory is important. But dog training is also a practical process. There is only so much […] Read More
How Does Clicker Training Work?
In this article Pippa answers the question “how does clicker training work” and shows you what to do when clicker training doesn’t work for your dog. There is quite a bit of confusion over clicker training. How clicker training works, where it comes from, when to use it and how. I […] Read More
How to Teach a Dog to Lay Down and Stay – 3 Great Methods
Today’s article shows you three different but equally effective ways, to get your dog to lay down. You can choose the method which appeals to you most, they all work. My dog won’t lay down! If you are struggling a bit with the ‘down’ command, you are not alone. Teaching […] Read More
Negative Reinforcement In Dog Training
It is very common for people to get in a muddle with some aspects of the terminology that surrounds behavioral science when it comes to dog training. Most people nowadays do understand what Positive Reinforcement is. They understand that this means teaching dogs the right thing to do by reinforcing […] Read More
9 Ways To Have A Successful Dog Training Session
Do you ever get back from spending a good chunk of time training your dog, only to feel like you’ve not really achieved anything? In this article we are going to look at 9 ways to have a better training session with your dog. We spend hours with our dogs, […] Read More