In today’s article we find out how dog sizes are related to dog health. And help you choose the right size dog to suit your family and lifestyle. With the most extraordinary range of available dog sizes, the domestic dog must be one of the most diverse species on the planet. […] Read More
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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
Different Types Of Dogs: The Dog Breed Groups Explained
Your guide to the seven different types of dogs found around the world. Discover the key characteristics of each breed group and find out which is your favorite! There are many different types of dog. But most of our pedigree dog breeds have characteristics in common with several other breeds, […] 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
Dog Harness: Do You Need One?
In this article we look at the growing popularity of the dog harness. You can discover the different reasons why people like and dislike dog harnesses. And find out whether a body harness is better for most dogs than a collar. We also answer common concerns about body harnesses, such […] Read More
Dog Depression
Are you worried that your dog might be depressed? Does he seem sad or tired for no reason? Are you worried that he has lost his enjoyment in life? In this article we are going to take a look at dog depression. Answering your top questions on canine depression, and […] Read More
Train A Dog Not To Bark
Dogs that bark incessantly are very annoying People have come up with various ways to try and stop noisy dogs from making a nuisance of themselves. From collars that spray or shock the barking dog, to actually removing the dog’s vocal cords. Hopefully you won’t want to go down this […] Read More
Teach Your Dog The Emergency Recall
The emergency recall is all about keeping your dog or puppy safe. Wouldn’t it be great to know that if you really need your dog to come back, he will? Wouldn’t it be nice to know that if your puppy’s safety depended upon it, you stood a really good chance […] Read More
Dog Breed Selector: What Dog Should I Get?
Choosing which dog breed to bring into your life is never simple. The answer to the question ‘which is the best dog breed’ will differ depending upon who you ask and who you are. CONTENTS Small Dog Breeds Medium Dog Breeds Large Dog Breeds What Size […] Read More
How Dogs Learn: 3 Ways To Change Behavior
Understanding how dogs and puppies learn will give you the power to train and control your best friend. We need to control our dogs because while friendship is important a well behaved dog is a happy dog Happily, we now know a great deal about how dogs learn and how to […] Read More
Over Excited Dog: How Understanding Behavior Thresholds Can Help You
Is your dog sometimes so excited that he just can’t respond to you, or even hear you? If so, the chances are he is ‘over the threshold’. Let’s find out what that means, and how to help him! We’ll look at how to bring an over excited dog back into […] Read More
Teach Your Dog Impulse Control: Exercises to Help With Self Discipline
Dogs are impulsive creatures. They have no reason not to be. Yet much of the behavior of a well-mannered dog, is down to impulse control. Dog impulse control is the ability of a dog to choose one course of behavior over another. To pick the actions preferred by you, over the actions […] Read More
Teach Your Dog To Spin
By Pippa Mattinson, author of The Happy Puppy Handbook and Total Recall. Founder of the Dogsnet Training Program. Are you looking for ideas for some extra or fun training exercises with your dog? Then Teach Your Dog To Spin is a great place to start. At first glance, teaching a dog to […] Read More
Help! My Dog Is Distracted
A lot of the questions people send me start with this sentence: “My dog is really good except when there are people around” Or “My puppy is very obedient until other dogs come along” Or – a common one in many breeds – “My dog is very attentive until there is […] Read More
How To Stop Your Dog Stealing
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 your canine thief! CONTENTS Why do dogs steal […] Read More
The Beagle
The beautiful Beagle is a very popular member of the hound group. Beagles are of course ‘pack hounds’ and therefore share some of the characteristics of this interesting sub-set of dogs Life with a beagle is unlikely to be a very quiet one. Like most pack hounds, beagles like to […] Read More
The Labrador Handbook
Coming soon: The Labrador Handbook is the complete guide to the world’s favourite breed of dog – the Labrador Retriever. The Labrador Handbook takes you through every stage of your Labrador’s life, from puppyhood to basic training, to caring for your aging or ailing dog. What’s inside? The definitive guide to training and caring […] Read More
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