29th May 2009
Understanding why they are doing it is the first step to find ways to stop dog digging. There may be multiple motivations involved. And learning about these various possible reasons is your first step in starting a “stop dog from digging” campaign.
There is a possibility that your dog has buried something in the ground, [...]
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26th May 2009
When he lies down, does your elderly dog find it dificult to get comfortable? He has always been quite happy sleeping on an old blanket in the hall, or next to your bed, or just outside the bedroom door. But now he keeps getting up and moving round before lying down again. Then [...]
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8th May 2009
By Sandra Scott
Originally from Germany, Dachshunds have been around for hundreds of years. They were mainly used to hunt badgers and hares (”Dachs” means badger in German). Also known as “sausage dogs” and “wiener dogs”, the name of the breed is often spelled as Daschund.
If you want to put an end to Dachshund aggression, barking, whining, [...]
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14th April 2009
While an electric dog fence is not the perfect solution to an unruly dog it really work well to teach your dog where it belongs. When used the right way it can reinforce the proper behavior for your dog. An electric dog fence can be a great solution for a dog that takes off from [...]
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5th April 2009
The two key reasons for a dog digging are that he is too hot or too cold. Your dog is able to adjust his body temperature by digging and lying in a hole. Different from people, dogs have no way to add or remove layers so they have to get relief from weather conditions in [...]
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1st April 2009
Dog obedience training requires the use of some principles which differentiate effective training from training without results. Most dog training and dog behavior schools use these principles. They are the following:
Principle One: Consistency. You must be consistent in the use of words, the tone of your voice and your actions, that go with your command. [...]
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31st March 2009
It’s no fun having your dog soil your carpet. Yet the answer isn’t always to leave the dog outside. Some dogs are just made to live in the house with the family. Instead, the answer is to properly train the dog to be house broken by following house breaking dog tips like these. The steps outlined [...]
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26th December 2008
All dogs need a dog collar because it’s usually required by law. You might like the look of wide leather dog collars. But is this the right kind of collar for your dog? You need to take in mind your dog’s physique, temperament and any training issues he or she might have. You might discover [...]
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25th December 2008
A puppy training collar, in my opinion, is a necessity for anyone getting a dog, just as a regular dog collar is a necessity. The regular dog collar is a simple cloth collar to the elaborate leather dog collar, it’s all about choice with this one. There are several types of the puppy training collar [...]
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11th December 2008
Just Cool Dogs
How often do you hear an owner shout, ‘Bad dog’ when what really needs to be said is ‘bad handler’. It just aint cool when a dog jumps on you and puts paw prints over everything you’re wearing. When your front yard is the chosen venue for the next door dog to [...]
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