Should I Play Tug of War with My Dog?
Is playing tug of war with my dog bad? A lot, if not most dogs love playing tug of war, with either another dog, or with a human. But many people wonder or worry if playing tug is good or bad for your dog; does
Category Archives: Dog Training
Basic Lessons – Ultimate Dog/Puppy Training Guide
This list of basic lessons is especially great if you want to know what to teach a puppy and how to teach them. It includes the most important lessons to teach a dog or puppy first. This is part of our Ultimate Dog & Puppy
Why Wont My Dog Sit? Easy Fix
“I cant get my dog to sit! Never mind lie down! Why?” Some dogs just won’t sit, or so it would seem. This and other behaviors seem to be hard to teach, and it can be frustrating, especially of you are a new dog parent
10 Essential Ways to Keep your Dog Cool in Hot Weather
When the summer months arrive, we all love to get outdoors with our dogs to enjoy the summer sun. Dogs will usually love to play outdoors despite the heat, so it is important to keep in mind that dog cannot cool themselves by sweating like
Proofing Behaviours – Dog Training Tips
How to Proof Behaviours in Your Dog Proofing a behaviour in your dog is an important step in training. We have all had that experience with our dog: we teach them a new command or trick (we are very proud about this!) – but when
Teach your Dog to Lie Down – in 10 Easy Steps
Teaching your dog to lie down is the next command to master after teaching your dog to sit, and its almost just as easy to teach. It is an important basic command, one that you should teach soon after getting your puppy. Teaching your dog
Teach your Dog to Sit Every Time – in 10 Easy Steps
Teaching your dog to sit is probably the most basic command you can teach your dog. It is also one of the most important. Teaching your dog to sit helps you move on easily to other commands such as “stay” and “lie down”. It also
Ultimate Dog/Puppy Training Guide – Everything You Need to Know
So you have a new puppy or dog that you want to get training off to the best start? Or maybe you have had a dog for a while, and you want to improve their manners, or train new tricks. In either case, it is important
New Dog/Puppy Check List – Part 2 – Choosing Your Puppy Breeder
How to choose a puppy breeder and choose the right puppy for you. Owning a puppy (and a dog) is very rewarding, but first you want a healthy puppy from a responsible breeder. In Part 1, we looked at the checklist of things to consider
5 Treats Games to Play with your Dog
Dog treats are great for all kinds of things, rewards, training or just to see them happy. But do you know you can also have great fun, and play games with treats and your dog? A lot of the time, treats are handed over, and they
