When you are training your puppy, it pays to have some great equipment. Some puppy training aids can be made at home or improvised. And there is a growing range of equipment available online for those that are short of time. Although there are very few essential tools for effective dog training, there are a …
Dog Training Treat Pot – The Perfect Treat Pot For Your Pooch
Have you heard of a dog training treat pot? It’s pretty much what it sounds like. If you are going to train with food, you’ll need containers to put it in. So what does the perfect treat pot look like? And what does it have inside? Today’s choice of dog training secrets may seem obvious …
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Dog Whistles – How To Find And Use The Perfect One
I’m going to start with my favorite training whistle. Also, I’ll give you my pick of the top three best dog whistles for training most pet dogs. But if you are curious and have a few minutes to spare, you can scroll on down and find out much more. We’ll look at how dog whistles …
Behavior Chains And How To Use Them For Training
Behavior chains are important in dog training. There are times when you need to avoid behavior chains, and times when behavior chains are very useful. What Is A Behavior Chain? Dog trainers refer to each action a dog makes as a “behavior.” It sounds a bit “science-y,” but there isn’t really another quick way …
Can Dogs Eat Olives Or Are They Best Left In The Jar?
Can dogs eat olives? Dogs can eat olives in moderation, but too many of this snack can cause stomach upset. Olives are a nutritious and healthful snack for humans. In fact, olives often play a leading role in any good antipasto platter worth its salt. They have high levels of Vitamin E and antioxidants, as …
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Deer Head Chihuahua – Pros and Cons of the Longer Muzzle
Deer Head Chihuahua dogs are a variation on the Chihuahua breed, with a longer muzzle and less rounded skull. Today we’ll look at what this head shape means for your new puppy. We’ll compare deer head vs apple head Chihuahuas, and help you to decide whether a tiny deer head Chihuahua puppy is the best …
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Latency In Dog Training
This article is part of our ‘language of behavior’ series. This is where we look at some of the terminology involved in dog training, work out what is useful, and try to make sense of it all You’ll most likely hear dog trainers talk about latency as something to get rid of or decrease. That’s …
How to Teach a Dog to Stay
A dog with a good solid ‘stay’ is impressive. He sits or lies like a rock and doesn’t move. But how do you actually teach a dog to stay? Even when his handler walks away and leaves him for a while. Training a reliable stay isn’t as hard as you might think. And this article …
The Best Toys For Pitbulls Who Love to Chew and Play
It’s not uncommon for Pitbull owners to surrender a brand new toy to their pet, only to realize it was not one of the best toys for Pitbulls. They have to take it away a scant few minutes or hours later as chunks are falling off, innards exposed, pieces are eaten or missing. Many Pitbull …
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Treat Streaming In Dog Training – When And How To Do It!
From time to time in my training articles, I mention treat streaming in dog training. In this article I want to explain exactly what I mean by that. What Is Treat Streaming? “Treat streaming” is a term I use to describe the rapid delivery of treats when establishing a new skill with your dog. Treat streaming …
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