Basic Training, Part 4

Teaching Your Dog to Come

The final part of the basic training of any dog is teaching her to come when called. Whether she’s playing with her doggy friends in the dog park or you’re asking her to come get a treat in a quiet, dignified manner, getting her to immediately respond and approach… Continue reading

Basic Training, Part 3 - Teaching Your Dog to Stay

Now that your dog has learned how to sit and lie down when asked, teaching her to stay in one place without moving can provide you a measure of security that she won’t run off when she’s out in your yard, and she won’t be grabbing for her… Continue reading

Basic Training, Part 2 – Teaching Your Dog to Lie Down

Once your dog is sitting every time you ask, teaching her to lie down on command needs to be next on your agenda. A well-mannered dog that sits and lies down on command is a dog that will not jump on strangers or grab at food, treats, and… Continue reading

Basic Training, Part 1 – Teaching Your Dog to Sit

Having a well-mannered pet is the dream of every dog lover. However, dogs don’t come with instructions and they aren’t born knowing how to behave in every setting. Teaching your puppy or adult dog the basics of sitting, staying, and laying down not only keeps her safe if she’s outside… Continue reading

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Question by Uncle Joe: “When the dog bites”, what is your first spiritual reaction?

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Answer by MSBCall the dog whisperer

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Maryland In Home Dog Training Service has a Mission to Keep “Dogs with Behavior Problems” Out of the Animal Shelters

Janet with one of her rescue dogs “Claudia”

Severn, MD (PRWEB) June 21, 2010

Training Paws in-home dog training service is catching on in MD! “We offer a convenient, in home dog training service for dog owners who don’t have the time to take their dogs to obedience classes,” says Janet Oquendo, owner of the Severn, MD… Continue reading

Question by Alexia: What can I do to stop my jealous potty trained dog from peeing in the house????
I have a 1-year-old Coonhound that is smart as can be. She’s been potty trained for several months and is trained to ring a bell when she needs to go outside. Pyper (my dog) is even trained to relieve herself in a 10ft by 10ft area in the backyard. Pyper hasn’t had any problems with this system of ours until *cue dramatic music* we brought home Kuno.

Kuno is a 9-week-old coonhound. Both Pyper and Kuno play and play for hours… Continue reading | 2 Comments