Many times after a dog owner completes a group training class or private dog training lessons, the dog’s behavior is wonderful. However, after a few months the dog is back to pulling wildly on leash and does not respond to basic commands. Why the transformation. The hard reality is that for training to “stick” you need to continually practice. Dogs do not stop learning after a basic puppy training course is completed.

“My dog is doing this on purpose.” is a complaint dog trainers often hear. House soiling is a common, frustrating dog behavior problem. However, it is important to understand that dogs do not eliminate indoors out of “spite,” “anger,” or otherwise “on purpose.” Consider that dogs will urinate to mark territory and investigate animal waste

If you have ever been the proud owner of a new puppy, chances are that you know what it feels like to step in a warm puddle in the middle of the night…on your new carpet…in your best socks. It can be a very frustrating thing when your new puppy just refuses to use the bathroom outside, and it is easy to feel like there is no end in sight. Luckily, there are some ways to perfectly potty train your new puppy, and although it won't happen overnight persistence and some good carpet cleaner should get you through the rough spots in your potty training experience. To help in your endeavors to get your floor back and put the carpet cleaner away for good, here are a few tips on training your puppy to use the bathroom in the right spot, all the time.

There are various environmental sounds that cause a dog to become afraid or frightened. It doesn’t matter whether the animal is living in a crowded metropolitan city or a spacious rural town; the chance of inclement weather causing physical and/or mental distress is high. A dog’s fears of noise and light are big concerns for pet owners, but there are ways to decrease your dog’s fear of lightning and thunder. Dog owners worry that a dog will become frightened during a thunderstorm.

Dog collars provide several functions. A dog collar can be used to hold an identification tag, display the dog’s license, or provide an anchor for the dog’s leash. Collars come in a variety of types, sizes, and materials. When selecting a collar for your dog, the animal’s breed, size, weight, and disposition need to be considered.