Homeschool For Dogs
Dog training is largely unregulated around the world. There are dog training qualifications that can be obtained in some areas, and some trainers are members of professional bodies that set standards and require members to agree to them. However, there is very little in the way of legal requirements for dog trainers to be either …
Experience Vs Credentials: What Matters Most When Choosing A Dog TrainerRead More
For many older folk, when we talk about tethering a dog, a picture of a sad neglected hound on the end of a rusty chain springs to mind. And when I was a kid, that kind of tethering was often a way of life for many lonely dogs left to ‘guard the yard’ all day. …
A recent piece of research has thrown fascinating new light on human dog communication. Scientists from America and across Europe collaborated to analyze the interaction between dogs and humans in 190 social media videos. All of the videos were described in their titles as containing either play, hugging or petting, and they were chosen by …
The teacup King Charles Cavalier is a miniature version of an ancient breed that has gained popularity in recent times. King Charles Spaniel are known for their wide eyes, beautiful coats, and friendly temperaments. They were originally bred in the 16th century and are currently the 14th most popular dog in the US. Three ways …
Teacup King Charles Cavalier – Your Guide To The Mini CavalierRead More
Are you wondering how much to feed a miniature Dachshund puppy? Miniature Dachshunds might be small, but they don’t often have a small appetite. However, it’s important to keep your puppy with the potential for back problems at a low weight to reduce the stress on their delicate spines. Following the advice on their food …
How Much To Feed A Miniature Dachshund Puppy – Routines & SchedulesRead More
For the last decade or more I have defended the appropriate use of dog crates. But I believe I am seeing a disturbing trend that is tempting me to change my position. There is no doubt that dog crates are immensely useful training aids for puppies and young dogs. And that crates provide an important …
Dogs Are Not Hamsters – Let’s Talk About The Use (And Misuse) Of CratesRead More
Operant conditioning is the process by which animals, including dogs, learn to change and modify their behavior. There is quite a bit of confusion about this process in dog owning circles. And in particular about the use of two particular words Punishment Positive We’ll go into that in a minute and hopefully all will become …
Operant Conditioning In A Nutshell For Dogs And Their PeopleRead More
The most common feeding schedule for adult dogs is one or two meals daily. I feed my dogs twice a day. But feeding your dog once a day can work well in some circumstances, and data from the Dog Aging Project has found an association between once daily feeding and a lower incidence of some …
Understanding how to help a nervous dog relax can transform your relationship. It’s normal for dogs with occasionally feel nervous of something unfamiliar, or that they’ve had a negative encounter with in the past. In fact, an appropriate level of nervousness has an important survival purpose. But sometimes doggy nerves can escalate, get out of …
The Clicker Retriever was originally published on the Totally Gundogs website. We are currently moving our library of hunting dog content to Dogsnet, you can check out that link for an update. This article describes the method I used when I first started training the clicker retrieve. The Clicker Retrieve was originally published in several …
