Archive for January, 2009

Training your dog?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Does anyone know how much Petsmart, in Sandcity, California, charges for beginner dog training?Ola

training a dog to be nice?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

I have a 1 1/2 year old daschund and she only gets along with the two other dogs we have. When ever i take her out around other dogs she gets scared and wont play and sometimes bears her teeth at other dogs. She even growls and gets mad at ...

How essential is the training period to success with an invisible dog fence?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

We recently brought home a German Shepherd/Husky mix (male), approximately 3 months old. I purchased one of those invisible fences; the type that does not require a wire to be buried in your yard. It utilizes a wireless transmitter that broadcasts a 180' diameter circular pet area. ...

I’ve read a ton of dog training materials but can’t find a command to make your dog go away?

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

For example, when I've just sat down on the couch with a slice of pizza and I don't want my dogs nose in it. How do I teach him the command Go away? I would rather teach him to obey the command than just push him away. Cathy P: There ...

What is the best way to start training your dog?

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

I just got a new puppy and I want to teach her some tricks, but this is my first dog in 8 years and the first dog I want to teach tricks to. So, how do I start? Plus, she bites like CRAZY!!! She goes really hyper 70 to 80% ...

Training a dog for baby’s arrival?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

My husband and I have a pit-bull terrier, almost 2yrs old. He is very obedient so far and has passed all the classes puppy thru advanced. He is so adorable and we love him a lot. However, in few weeks or sooner we are expecting a baby, and I ...

I have a 5 month Pit Bull. I want it to be tough, take no mess kinda dog. Where is the best dog training?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

I think we have a misunderstanding here. Let me clarify, where would be a good place or informative instructional books to help me train my 5 month Pit Bull on how to be a well behaved dog. This may include tough love training (because he's so cute I ...

Positive training advocates - how do you correct a dog?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

I had a discussion with someone who was strictly a positive training ONLY owner. I ask her what she does when the dog does something she doesn't want it to do, and she said she redirected its attention (ie: puppy nipping... give it a toy). Is that adequate ...

How do I get my 4 month old pup to stop biting on our 6 year old dog?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Do I need to spray the older one with apple bitter spray?! Seriously though, we've been trying to introduce this pup to her house mate she's being a total pain about it. The adult is always sniffing her willing to sit on the couch chill, yet the ...

is dalmatian an easy to train dog and good for a beginner?

Monday, January 26th, 2009

is dalmatian an easy to train dog and good for a beginner?Dimple