So, looking for a place to purchase your dog agility equipment, at a discounted price? I am going to show you a few sites where you can acquire this all-so-necessary gear for just a fraction of the normal cost! First, check out the site Weave-poles.com. This site features items like weave poles, agility jumps, dog agility seesaw bases, tire jumps, and much more. This site also offers free shipping, so forget about paying the mailman when you order from weave-poles.com! (more…)

So, thinking of taking your dog to Petsmart dog training? I can give you a number of reasons this would be a good idea.  Petsmart offers classes for every stage of life. Depending on your dogs age and skill level, you and the trainers can determine what your dog needs most, thus training your dog to be a more domestic member of the family! Plus, there are Petsmart training facilities all over the country, and with their fully-accredited staff of trainers, one thing both you and your dog can count on is learning a LOT about obedience! (more…)

So, ready to teach your dog something new? Here is a good idea that you might want to consider… Teach him/her to heel. Heeling is when your dog walks to your left, with his head beside your left heel, whenever ordered to.  This solves problems about your dog wandering off, keeps your dog from running ahead, keeps him/her from running in the street, and promotes another healthy step you can take to communicating what you want from your best friend. (more…)

When it comes to dog training, dog treats play an important role in the application of positive reinforcement. Dog training treats are used by dog owners and trainers of dogs of any kind of breed and size as a reward for showing good behavior and obedience.  By giving dog treats when the dog does something good, you are creating a pleasant association with the desired action. (more…)

With all the centuries we humans have been training dogs, one can find many dog training techniques.  However, some of them have been proven least effective than others in the long run, and now we can find of techniques that really work.  There are basically two groups of theories: one group that is based on learning theories and the second one that is based on the natural behavior of dogs. (more…)

Puppies can have biting problems too, after all it is a normal behavior on dogs, especially when they are playing or when they are teething. It is our duty as dog owner to correct our puppies and teach them that biting is not ok.  Even when you think they are not doing any harm, you are reinforcing the habit and dogs will think that it is OK, even as they grow up. (more…)

Among the basic dog obedience command the dog training sit command occupies a special place.  It is the command that most non-owners know and the command that dog-owners find the most helpful to keep a much more enjoyable company of the dog.  This command is very easy to teach and will build a stronger relationship and communication between the dog and the owner. (more…)