Dogs Training Blog

anybody here who’s good with handling dogs? anyway, i just got a puppy, and I’m kinda having a hard time to stop him from whining, can’t put him to silence, this is the first time i experienced a whining pup, as i didn’t encounter this with my previous dogs. well, he was separated from his [...]

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this is for a Christmas parade for a Humane Society. The dog is very dog aggressive and can be startled by children, who I am sure will all be at the parade waiting for the candy hand outs. I have never used this type of collar for my training of dogs in years, and am [...]

Read the rest of Resolved Question: I have been told to walk a dog on a prong collar…?

I’m a 19 year-old guy and have been wanting a dog for a while. I live alone, and work in the day. I want one that can live inside or outside, that doesn’t shed too much, and isn’t too loud. I don’t have any experience training either. So should i get one that is a [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: whats a good, loyal, quiet, easy going dog to get as a first dog?

I Need 2 Great Pyrenees pups and I found 2 through a rescue group, I need them to live with my Alpacas…that’s what those dogs were bred for. I was willing to pay 300. adoption fee for each. I do have other animals and great veterinarian references for taking care of my animals.I really want [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: I was DENIED by a dog rescue to adopt 2 pups..?

I have a little Jack Russell Terrier who is a lovely dog but has a bit of an attitude and loves to bark, also he gets a bit over excited when we have any visitors.Any idea’s on how to teach him good behaviour?Any good training books you would recomend?Or any training classes you know of [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Tips on how to train a Jack Russell Terrier..?

Well it’s not a problem now, but my fam just recently got a year old dog and my mom’s was afraid that he was going to bite out of fear even though I told her it wasn’t a big deal. (He’s big so I think that’s why she’s scared.) When we got him they said [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Training my dog not to fear bite?

The folks upstairs have a cute little doxie girl. They recently lost their boy when it ran away. The girl was a barker before the other dog ran away, but now it’s CONSTANT – she’s howling and barking for hour after hour! They often leave her alone for 10-14 hours a day. The dog gets [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: My neighbor’s mini doxie barking & howling – anything they can do that won’t take any of their time?

Is it possible to train yourself to fear something you’ve never feared before? Say, you were fine with dogs but for some reason, one day, out of the blue, you decided that you were scared of dogs. And after a while you became fearful of them. Like a phobia.And this is without any trauma, or [...]

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Is there a dog collar system that works like a Bark collar, Training collar, and Electric Fence collar all at the same time?Right now I have a very resourceful couple of dogs that can escape from and will bark at anything. I have a dog kennel with 6ft high walls, a floor and roof, tied [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: All in one dog collar system?

this is for a Christmas parade for a Humane Society. The dog is very dog aggressive and can be startled by children, who I am sure will all be at the parade waiting for the candy hand outs. I have never used this type of collar for my training of dogs in years, and am [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: I have been told to walk a dog on a prong collar…?

Okay, well I’m 14, and I’ve wanted a puppy my WHOLE life. Literrally. =PI love dogs, and have a bookshelf full of books about breeds, sports, care and training.I was hoping to adopt an adult dog from a shelter, to give it a second chance. =]The problem is, we already have two cats, and my [...]

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you you train a german collie to be a guard dog ? or are they farm dogs onlyand if it is possible how? More: continued here

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I recently adopted a dog who was potty trained to use the restroom outside using a doggie door (whenever he wants to go, he’ll use the door to go outside). I do not have a doggie door or wish to install one. Is there a way I can teach him to use the bathroom outside [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: How do I train my adult dog to use the bathroom outside without using a doggie door?

But I have also read that huskys are very intelligent. Mine had no problem with house breaking/ potty training and has mastered a barrage of the usual commands, sit, stay, fetch, lay down, sit pretty and play dead. but with perseverance and patients anyone can train a dog. I pretty much just want bragging rights [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: How smart is my husky-lab mix? Labrador retrievers are supposedly number 7 in the top 10 smartest dogs.?