If you are a dog lover, you will certainly love puppies very much. Well, when a new dog owner first adopts a puppy, one of the biggest mistakes that he can possibly make is to think that bringing up a puppy is an easy task.

Well, certainly not. Regardless of the kind of dog you have, it is always a good idea to start training them as soon as possible. The most ideal case is to train the dogs when they are still young.

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Hi! I own a 15 week old doberman boy. I’ve recently enrolled him in obedience classes, and even though he is obviously the most hyper dog in the class, he is easily the smartest ;]. However, his disobedience that has caused me to enroll him in school in the first place! Biting, barking, ignoring commands, the works! I’ve brought this to the attention of our trainer, who continues to press the method of “cruelty-free” dog training. This basically means that when the dog bites us, we DON’T HIT HIM, but show him that we are hurt and walk away. Dog training along the lines of “Culture Clash” (for all you trainers out there), if you will. My question is: is this the best method? My pup still seems to be agressive, and my trainer has basically said NO to any sort of doberman training that I’ve read about in Dobie books (she says “dogs needing alpha leaders” is false”). Please, knowledgable dog owners/trainers, for an independant breed like the Dobie, what should I do? How should I train him?

If you are a new dog owner or simply need to give your dog some additional training one of the first things you need to think about as a dog training collar. Back some years ago there weren’t many options, but today there are many different kinds of training collars and, depending on the task at hand, you may need to buy one particular type or many.

All dog training collars and not created alike in some may be more appropriate for the type of training you need to do if your dog. Here’s an overview of some of the different collars available and what they are best suited for.

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Agility training is considered a specialized area when it comes to dog training and while it may not be for every dog the majority of dog breeds can enjoy this exciting type of training. There is a variety of dog agility training equipment on the market today that can assist the owner who is interested in this form of dog training. The great thing about agility training is the fun that all dogs have doing it. There is no greater outlet for a dog than getting lots of exercise, and if they are learning at the same time it is a win-win for both dog and owner.

Before buying any agility training equipment it is a good idea to check out a training manual or check with your local agility training club to see which type of training and equipment is best suited for your particular dog. Because each breed of dog has its strengths and weaknesses it is important to set tasks that they can excel in. Every aspect of your dogs breeds abilities needs to be considered when determining not only the training methods but also the type of agility course to use.

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Really need help, any suggestions for a camp? I have tried everything else, a camp is needed to help her with repetition since we are gone at work.

My 6 month old Sheltie just finished basic obedience which she excelled in. The instructor (who has been teaching for 20 or so years) said she’s the most natural she’s ever seen! I had to brag! We are starting agility this week and they use a clicker. I’m afraid the clicker will set her back. I’m planning on doing competitive dog obedience (novice) in December with her. She also has a 12 week old Sheltie brother who is more of an average learner. Should I think about clicker training with him?

Obedience training is probably the best thing you can ever do for yourself and your dog. It should be noted that dog obedience training will not resolve all dog behavior problems. However, it’s a very useful foundation for resolving most of the dog behavior problems you’ll encounter.

Dog obedience training comes in several flavors. The most popular type is basic obedience, where you teach your dog how to sit, stay, fetch and lay down. There is also a more advanced training that can be used for purebred dog on how to behave during a dog show. The basic type of training also has several different methods that are currently popular. Many owners use rewards to get their dogs to behave or listen to commands. Others prefer the clicker method in order to condition their dogs to obey.

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I’m interested in getting involved in this sport, because I’d love to have that kind of motivation to excerise and, more importantly, because I’d love to spend time with a dog in that activity. The problem is, I have no idea how to get started…and what kind of dog would be good for this activity. I need one that would enjoy this sport but that could be good with kids (I have a little girl) and is affectionate! Can you help?

I have an alaskan sled dog(a generic term for a mutt with some husky somewhere in my dog’s case). I’d really like to be able to walk her off-leash, but I’m not sure how to train her to do that. She’s gotten good about coming when I call her to me, but what’s the next step? Any other training tips? Thanks!

My dog Benny is a stuborn little Border Terrier. He has a very sloppy and loose off lead heel. Does anyone have tips on fixing him??