Tag: house training
The Well-Adjusted Dog: Dr. Dodman’s Seven Steps to Lifelong Health and Happiness for Your BestFriend
One of the greatest myths in dog ownership is that once a puppy is housetrained and has graduated from a puppy training class, an owner’s work is done. In fact, that work is just beginning. Forty-two percent of dog owners in this country report problems managing their dogs’ behavior. Our nation’s pounds and shelters are [...]
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Your Happy Healthy Pet
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs–now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are equally at home in a castle or a condo, the city or the country. Elegant in appearance but energetic and affectionate in nature, they’re the perfect companions for families with [...]
Don’t Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training
“Whatever the task, whether keeping a four-year-old quiet in public, housebreaking a puppy, coaching a team, or memorizing a poem, it will go fast, and better, and be more fun, if you know how to use reinforcement.” Karen Pryor Now Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art can be applied to [...]
The Most Important Command Every Dog Should Know
“Come” is a command every puppy needs respect. Here again, control is essential. When you say “Come,” the puppy must have no alternative. Consistency in your conditioning is imperative, for once the puppy realizes he does not have to come, your troubles begin! The come is taught using a puppy collar and a twenty-five-foot line. [...]
Obedience Training for a Well-behaved Dog
Well-behaved dogs are a joy to be around and a pleasure to own. Most well-behaved dogs are the ones who have been through obedience training. As a conscientious dog-owner it is up to you to make sure that your dog is appropriately trained in obedience. An untrained dog is aggravating to be around and causes many problems for their owners.
