Article by Jeremy Smith

Too many people add a young puppy to their family and do not take the opportunity to housebreak it or train it in the areas of obedience and temperament. Too late they find that a dog’s habits are difficult to break, and an untrained animal will result in straying, aggressive behavior toward the neighbors, and plenty of ruined household items; these are the main reasons for dog obedience training.

Regardless of the breed, dogs and especially puppies need to be trained for a variety of reasons. A canine’s natural habits include exploring, hunting and retrieving, following scent tracks, and chewing to maintain healthy teeth. While it is not necessary to try and break these natural tendencies, letting a dog know when and where to use their natural instincts is essential. Giving them basic dog collars and leashes or harnesses will help the canines feel secure and help the owner with control and safety.

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No. It’s different.

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Article by Jimmy Stephen

Secrets of Successful Dog Obedience Training

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Article by Sherri Jackson

DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING

WHO’S IN CHARGE?! MAKE THE PUPS KNOW IT’S YOU!They can ruin everything from your bags to your clothes, your bed sheets to your curtains.

HUNTING THE RIGHT HOUNDWithout the right training, some working dogs can be difficult to handle, even dangerous. When these dogs bite, they don’t let go. Generally, sturdier, active dogs love kids, but unless your dog is well-trained, he may pose a risk to your children. To know more about these canine kinds, here are some areas to consider in selecting what mutt to adopt:

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Article by Melanie McClure

Musical canine freestyle is a fun way to train your dog. I got started in training dogs when I got my first two Australian shepherds. I enjoyed teaching them basic obedience, but then I wanted to know what more could I teach my smart dogs. Teaching basic obedience was easy and fun and I wanted something more advanced I could teach them at such a young age. I also needed something I could teach from the comfort of our own home. I thought about agility training, but my dogs needed to be over the age of one to really get into that and it requires a special field with special equipment.

Then, I finally discovered musical canine freestyle. It combines the best of obedience, agility and trick training and adds in some musical creativity and dance! My dogs loved it from the start. Musical canine freestyle is a dog sport in which you do heelwork to music and add in all sorts of creative and basic tricks like sit, lay, spin, jumps, leg weaves, and circle around, etc. The choreography of the routine is up to you to create and has very few restrictions. You get to chose what moves work well for you and your dog and select music that compliments your dogs’ movement so it looks like he is dancing to the music.

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Article by Julie Hayward

Most people considering adopting a kitten are nervous about the prospect of figuring out how to potty train a cat. Anyone who has owned a dog knows how difficult potty training can be, and unfortunately these people mistakenly assume that potty training a kitten is just as hard.

Unlike dogs, kittens are naturally inclined to use the bathroom in a litter box if they cannot go outside. Though accidents do sometimes occur, learning the best way to potty train a kitten will reduce the number of messes you have to deal with during the litter-box training stage.

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Article by Boing Vitunov

When it comes to dog training, agility is one of the main aspects that are greatly considered. Agility is a dog sport in which a handler and her dog run as a team through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. The goal in any dog agility competition is to execute each piece of equipment correctly without any disqualifications.

Basically, an agility course is rather like an obstacle course with standard elements that each dog must pass through in order to complete the run and receive a qualifying score. If a single element is missed, the team is disqualified. This course consists of jumps, hoops and obstacles that you can set up for yourself. You can visit your local pet shop for this equipment. The basic elements of dog agility equipment are:

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Article by Thomas

Dog Training Is a Two Way Street

Because of the loyal nature of dogs, humans have found it very useful to use these friendly animals and train them to work and entertain us with tricks. With a bit of patience and effort we can teach our dogs a great number of useful activities to make our lives better. Unless you really do not have the time to invest in training your dog, it is usually better for both of you to work with your pet yourself. There are professional dog trainers you can hire to teach your dog certain routines but they will not be able to help you bond with your four-legged friend.

Dog training can be divided into several basic forms. The first and most important part of a dog’s training is in the area of basic obedience. A dog that will stay when told or await your command to come to you will be mush less likely to cause problems around other people. These basic skills work both ways. It is necessary for you to be able to teach your dog specific actions to let you know what they need as well. This is especially good for knowing when your pet needs food or to go for a walk.

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