Brushing your dog’s teeth should start as soon as possible so that both you and your dog get accustomed to the practice. Your first task is to show puppy he can trust you with putting weird stuff in his mouth. He’s not going to be too sure about what’s going on so take the time [...]
You must teach your dog to never bite people. Even though puppies playfully nip and most bites are not aggressive in nature, a dog must learn to never bite. This is to protect people (especially children), but also to protect you and your dog from legal problems.
Here are some tips to train your dog to [...]
Training your dog to lay down on command is one of the first basic commands to teach your dog. Your dog should already be trained to sit at command before trying to teach this one.
Here are some tips to teach your dog to lay down:
How To Train Your Dog To Lay Down
Give your dog the [...]
The Stay command is one of the first basic commands to teach your dog.
Puppy should already have learned how to sit and how to lay down on command before trying to teach him to stay.
Here are a few tips to train your dog to stay:
How To Train Your Dog To Stay
Command puppy to sit
Once puppy [...]
Training your dog to sit is one of the first commands to teach and one that you’ll want to teach him right away.
Here are some tips to training puppy to sit:
How To Train Your Dog To Sit
Use the same command “Sit” when teaching your dog to sit
Each time puppy sits down himself, even when not [...]
Crate training your puppy right from the start is an important step to good puppy training.
Puppy’s love their own space, and by providing a crate for him - you’ll be giving your pup a safe, secure place that he can call his own.
If you won’t be home full time with your puppy, crate training is [...]
Potty training your puppy is going to be a test of patience for you. But the quicker you start and the more time, patience and PRAISE you give to your puppy - the quicker your pup will learn to be potty trained.
Here are some tips to potty training puppy:
How To Potty Train A Dog
Watch puppy [...]
Every dog needs a good amount of exercise on a daily basis. It helps regulate their appetite, control weight, and is vital to their mental health. Left to her own devices, your dog will probably find ways to give her mind, body and teeth a workout, but you might not be happy with the results. [...]
If your dog is badly hurt in your home or while out and about with you, you should know how to administer first aid until you can reach a veterinarian. A first aid kit tailored to your dog’s needs can truly be a lifesaver. If you you’re your dog on frequent outings far from home, [...]
The sooner you introduce your puppy to a grooming routine, the better it will be over time. Things like teeth brushing and nail clipping can become a tricky feat to accomplish if you attempt to start these grooming tasks when the puppy is older. They may fuss and twist and pull away at first, but [...]
If you are considering adding a dog to your family, why not adopt your new best friend from an animal shelter or humane society (check your local yellow pages or the links below). You will not only help save the life of a homeless animal, you will also be rewarded with a loving and loyal [...]