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Shelter Cats Across the Country Are Learning to High Five to Increase Their Adoption Chances | PEOPLE.com Close Explore PEOPLE.com Profile Menu Follow us Source: https://people.com/pets/shelter-cats-learn-high-fives/
Training and taking care of a dog is a lot of work. That’s one of the reasons why so many Americans choose dogs who are easy to train, easy to groom, or just all around easy to own. But many first-time dog owners, especially, are worried about another harrowing part of […]
Is there a Mars/Venus divide in the way men and women approach dog training? Any answer to that question is an exercise in speculation. We can’t turn to research results because there aren’t any, and gender generalities aren’t universally applicable. As Ken Ramirez, executive VP and Chief Training Officer of […]
(Flickr/Crystal Rolfe) There are no bad dogs, just bad owners. In order to be a good dog owner you need to train your dog to be a well mannered, socialized pup that knows how to listen and behave. Your dog doesn’t need to be as talented as a dog show […]
WHEN does training your dog become animal abuse? This question came to the fore after videos of Malaysian dog trainers allegedly abusing dogs went viral on social media. In one video clip, a trainer grabbed a dog by its scruff and shook the canine in an attempt to snatch a […]
There are situations where positive reinforcement does not work for training your dog. Imagine, your dog has a bad habit, or just some behavior that you would like to change. Maybe he jumps on the couch and you’d rather him not. Or, as it is with my dog, maybe he […]
For dogs, biting is a part of their nature. They do it to play when they’re young, and need to be socialized into understanding that it is not acceptable behavior. Most of the time this comes naturally around other canines. The pup might bite his brothers or sisters, but around […]
Dogs bred to do a job still need something to keep their bright minds and busy bodies happy. The training protocols I want to talk about apply to “working dogs” of all sorts: true working dogs as well as pet dogs who have a genetic link to working dogs. Here […]
When it comes to finding a trainer for Fido, beware of dog … trainer. The world of dog training can be a bit like the “wild west of professions,” where anyone can advertise being a trainer without necessarily having gone through proper education or licensing, said Jean Donaldson, director of […]
When your dog is scared or anxious, don’t fret. There are lots of means of dog anxiety treatment at your disposal. Just like with us, some trial and error may be needed to pick the one or combination that works best for your dog. Here is a rundown of some […]
