DOG Training TOYS

Manchester Terrier - A Breed in Crisis?

Manchester Terrier A Breed in Crisis? by RG Benton The Kennel Club has designated Manchester Terriers as a “Vulnerable Native Breed” because registrations are below 300 per year. That the breed is in decline is not in doubt, and it is not just numbers that are cause for concern, the quality of the dogs is also falling. After [...]

DOG FIGHTING LAWS

DOG FIGHTING LAWS Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and the interstate transportation of dogs for fighting purposes is prohibited by the federal Animal Welfare Act. 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have made dog fighting a felony offense; 47 states, the District [...]

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Off-Leach Obedience I

Why it’s so difficult for people to get a dependable off-leash response from their dogs. Part of the reason is that for many years, most training techniques were based on punish¬ment and involved using a leash and some sort of collar as a correction tool. Dogs were taught to avoid being yanked, and while [...]

DIGGING - Simple ways to resolve problem

Like all the other problems I’ve addressed, digging is a common and very normal behavior for dogs. As with all problems, it is important to understand the reasons behind the behavior. With digging there are many motives. Dogs dig because they are bored. They dig when it is hot because they like to lie in holes [...]

HOUSEBREAKING -Simple ways to resolve problem

Housebreaking is one of the more common problems dog owners face. The basic principles of housebreaking are relatively simple, although applying those principles to your individual circumstances can some¬times be a little tricky. Let’s start off with some simple solutions, so I can help some own¬ers right away. Does your dog only have accidents at night? By accidents, [...]

CHEWING - Simple ways to resolve problem

Chewing is among the most common problems I see as a dog trainer. As with all problems, it is important to understand why your dog does what he does. When it comes to chewing, the answer is really quite basic: Chewing is a very natural behavior for dogs. Many dogs chew because they are bored. They [...]

Why dogs bite

Though the vast majority of dogs are safe, yet sometimes even a friendly dog may bite if he is threatened, angry, afraid or hurt. Most dog bites, however, are from those dogs that know the victim— it’s either the family or the neighbor’s dog. Sometimes, when you play rough games with the dog, he [...]