Dogs are, in many ways, essentially simple animals. The typical pet dog will be free with its friendship if it is encouraged to do so. If it is left to its own devices and treated like a machine for entertainment, it will not be so keen to play favorites. Dogs respond to their pleasure stimulus…
More infoIt is often said of dogs that they are the real “dumb animals” of the popular cliche. This is said unquestioningly, despite the fact that dogs can provide incredible help in terms of guiding the blind, finding drugs and explosives, and guarding their family in a way which is both touching and reassuring. However, a…
More infoSo many people speak about their dogs in terms of how they wish they were. If you had a dollar for every time you had heard or said the words “If only he/she could talk, the stories we would hear“, you’d probably be a very rich dog owner. But if dogs could talk, would they…
More infoHumans have a relationship with dogs going back many years. At one time, the dog’s main function for humans was to act as a hunting partner – the human tracking down prey with the help of the dog, then killing it and the dog retrieving it. over time, the emotional link between humans and dogs…
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Although there is a constant debate between people about which animal makes a better pet – cat or dog – it is the dog that has taken the title of “man’s best friend“. The major reason for this is that dogs are easier to train than cats, and are considered to be more easy-going than…
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Teaching any dog new tricks is not an easy task, but it can be done. Here’s the best way to teach your dog to roll over, shake, sit, stay, and down. There are two distinct types of dog training. These are behavioral training, where you teach a dog to behave in the “right” way, and…
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Bad behavior in dogs can be a challenge for both dog owners and dog trainers. Bad behavior in dogs can be caused by many factors, like boredom, lack of exercise, or even hormonal changes in dogs. In this article, we will discuss how to eliminate bad behavior in dogs. Dogs are like any other animal…
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There are some people who feel that fear is the best motivator – period. If you want someone to act in a certain way and eschew other behaviors, you will often use the “stick” approach. This works in a fairly simple way – you make clear what you want to happen, and threaten negative results…
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Part of dog training, an important part, is knowing when and how to reward your dog. The concept of positive reinforcement is an important element of training any animal, and dogs have a mentality that responds well to this type of action. While a human may look for ulterior motives in any reward system –…
More infoTraining your dog can be either a heck of a lot of fun or a consistent nightmare for any pet lover depending on a number of factors. Getting it right can, and usually will, take a lot of persistence and a great deal of patience too, even if your pet pooch is generally well-behaved. The…
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