The Dogs Bone

Why would you want to teach your dog to pee on command? Imagine it’s the middle of winter, it’s snowing and you’re just about to go to bed. You have to take your dog out for one last pee, but when you do, all he wants to do is sniff. You slowly freeze as your dog enjoys a little stroll around the garden. How much easier would it be if you could just give the command “toilet”, and your dog immediately goes to the toilet? You’d be in your warm bed in no time.

Teaching your dog to come is not as simple as it may seem. Many puppies naturally run or come to all people, and usually this is one of the first and easiest commands for puppies to master. As the puppy matures and reaches his or her adolescent years he or she may suddenly become much more independent. The little puppy that ran to you every time on command may now start to ignore your commands to return, or may even turn and run the other way. This is largely because teenage dogs, and many adult dogs, have learned that returning to their owners means being put back on a leash and loosing all the freedom they have if they simply stay away. Most dogs would far rather prefer to run loose to sniff and investigate rather than to heel beside you going where you want to go.

"Come" is a command every puppy needs to learn. Positive control is essential here. When you say "Come," the puppy must know he has no alternative. But a sense of happiness and positivity is important as dogs respond more quickly if they WANT to come to you. Puppies are naturally curious, and this can be used to advantage in training, by creating an inviting atmosphere.

There are ways of approaching training your puppy that will make it more enjoyable for the both of you. These 5 puppy training tips will ensure you know what to expect from training, and how to handle things to get the best results.

Teaching your dog swimming is a great way for him to get exercise and have a lot of fun. But there are ways to introduce your pet to swimming so that he doesn't end up hating the water. And some breeds aren't well suited to swimming.

How do you find good dog obedience school training if you don't have the benefit of word of mouth? This article describes what to do, and the questions you can ask yourself as you assess a dog obedience school.

Dog barking problems are one of the most common dog behaviour problems people face. This article describes the underlying causes, and how you can treat each one.