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Take a bow
10/30/2009 - 19:29
Teaching your dog to “Take a Bow” is fun and easy! A doggie “bow” is when the dog’s front elbows are on the floor and his back end is in the air, like a big stretch. You’ve probably seen your dog do this when he is playing or when he wakes up. It’s a natural behavior for most dogs and …Read more »
How to Teach Your Dog to ''Drop It''
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Tired of your dog stealing your socks, shoes and other stuff? Even worse, are you tired of chasing him around the couch to get it back? These tips will help curb that behavior and save your personal items from becoming chew toys: Puppy proof the house. Use baby gates and shut doors to keep your dog from getting into trouble. Make sure you have …Read more »
Tips to Curb Your Dog's Barking Habit
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Dogs bark for a reason. Knowing why they are barking, or more specifically how dogs communicate through barking, is the first step to stopping their inappropriate barking. The three big reasons a dog barks are: attention, excitement and alarm. Barking for Attention: this type of barking is generally directed at you. The good news is that this it is the easiest to control. The bad news …Read more »
Reward Your Pet with ''Zero-Calorie'' Treats
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Not all pet treats have to be edible. If you're concerned about your pet's caloric intake, but still want to reward their good behavior, there are healthier, zero-calorie alternatives, says Lynne Hudlow in her blog posted on banfield.net, the web site of Banfield, The Pet Hospital®. Rather than giving them a biscuit for a reward, Hudlow suggests the following healthy treat …Read more »
Teach Your Dog to ''High-Five''
06/02/2009 - 09:37
The "high-five" is a simple and popular trick to teach your dog that is fun to show off to friends. To teach your dog to "high-five," you are going to use a process called "shaping." Think of shaping as molding your dog’s behavior from how he currently responds to a cue to how you would like him to respond to that …Read more »
Keep your pet safe with these Halloween safety tips
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Involving your pet in your Halloween activities can be a lot of fun. However, there are several situations to be aware of like preventing your pet from eating chocolate and keeping him safe when trick-or-treaters coming calling. Provide a safe, yet spook-tacular Halloween for your pets with these safety tips: 1. Cancel the candy! For pets, chocolate is a very dangerous toxin. …Read more »
How to Teach Your Dog to ''Come'' When You Call Him
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Have you ever wondered why your dog comes when you say “cookie,” “walk,” or “dinner,” but won’t come when you say “come?” It’s all about what happens when he gets there. If you only teach your dog one thing, coming when called is your best choice. The good news: it’s not hard to do! To start, you need to use his …Read more »
Teaching Your Cat Tricks Starts with a Click
06/02/2009 - 09:37
You may have heard cats can’t be trained. Not so! With the proper techniques, any animal can be trained. You just need a few helpful tips to get you started. Teach your cat to “target.” Targeting is simply teaching your cat to put a certain body part, like his nose or paw, on a certain item like a target stick. There are many commercial target …Read more »
Pet Training: Why the Clicker is Quicker
06/02/2009 - 09:37
One of the most important aspects to training your pet is timing. In order for your pet to understand what you are trying to communicate, you need to provide them with feedback within one second of the desired behavior. How do you give your pet positive feedback this quickly? Use "markers." Proper use of a marker will not only increase the speed …Read more »
Help Your Dog Deal with a New Pup Arrival
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Let’s say you want to bring home an irresistible little puppy for your child. Great - except for one potential problem: You’ve already had a dog for years, and he has never shared his space with another pooch. Suddenly, your old friend may wonder why he has to compete for attention and love from you. Will jealousy get the better …Read more »
