All dogs find it harder to be obedient when there are distractions around. Dog distraction training is all about teaching a dog to be obedient no matter what is going on around him. It is a great way … [Read more...]

Is your puppy’s naughtiness beginning to get you down? Has his behavior stopped being cute and begun spoiling your enjoyment of your dog? Best selling author and founder of the Dogsnet Online … [Read more...]

Fed up with your dog stealing your shoes, your kid’s toys, food from the table, and anything else he can grab in his mouth or lay his paws on? You are not alone. Let’s find out how to put a stop to … [Read more...]

Today, we’re going to look at what you can do when your dog won't get in the car. We'll look at the reasons dogs refuse to get in vehicles, and at how to fix this annoying problem. CONTENTS … [Read more...]

Nearly every week someone says to me “Training with food is all very well, but what do you do when food doesn’t work?” And you know, they have a point! What happens in situations when training … [Read more...]

We communicate with dogs using signals. Sometimes we make these signals with our body or voice, a gesture or a word. But sometimes we use a mechanical device like a whistle, or a clicker, to send a … [Read more...]

People often worry about making their dogs or puppies fat with training treats. In this article we look at training with good food as rewards, and at how you can use your dog's actual meals as … [Read more...]

Today we are going to look at how to choose the best rewards to help you train your puppy or dog. And at how to use those rewards effectively. It isn’t complicated, but it is important that you … [Read more...]

Discover the truth about dominance and its relevance to dog training.  Let's take a look at the evidence People sometimes ask me why I disagree with trying to train or manage dogs using dominance … [Read more...]

Most people attend puppy school or dog training classes on a weekly visit basis. But it is possible to send your puppy or older dog away for residential training with a professional … [Read more...]