Archive for April 8th, 2008

Training Your Dog to Retrieve with Dog Training Aids

The art of persuasion is a good skill to develop when dog training. Your voice is the most important aspect of this skill. It’s important to use your dog’s name before each command, and to use a persuasive tone of voice. Keep your tone of voice low and pleasant, but also firm.

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How to compare pet food prices

I recently heard from a pet owner asking my opinion of some pet food brands they were considering. Both of the pet foods he asked about were what I considered to be very inferior. When I informed him of my opinion, his response was they could not afford a better food.

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Potty Training Adult Pugs

Bringing an adult Pug dog into your home demands as much effort from you and the family as does a puppy. It’s a mistake to think that just because the Pug is full-grown and may have been potty trained in one home, that he’ll just immediately adjust to your home’s elimination schedule, too.

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Gun Dog Training Basics Explained

Anyone who has watched a hunter and his dog can sense the deep bond between them. The hunting dog responds to every command with speed and precision. It takes time and patience to reach this level, but the result is well worth the effort.

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How to make dog treats at home

We humans are very fond of getting the odd treat now and again, especially when we feel we have been especially good or done something really well. It shouldn’t really be a surprise that our pooch pals feel the exact same. With that in mind making a special dog treat for fido should be on our to do list.

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The Sport Of Agility For Dogs


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Originally based, loosely, on the equestrian jumps, agility obstacle courses for dogs are meant to provide the dogs with an outlet for their athletic skill and a place to showcase their agile abilities. The handlers are allowed to use hand signals but the dogs must work ‘off-leash’ when running the agility courses. The handler may […]

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