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| Pawfect Dog | A Dog Training Blog | Dog Obedience |
| Dog training is not rocket science. With a little knowledge and consistency you can train your own dog without have to pay for group lessons or private training. Training your dog is more then teaching him to sit. By training your dog you are encouraging exercising, socializing, and also building trust in your furry friend. So give it a try! |
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| How to Train a Dog to Shake Hands |
| 2009-06-27 01:12:34 |
Teach Your Dog to Shake HandsTraining your dog to shake a paw is a great way bond with your dog and have some fun together. The shake command is one of the easiest tricks you can teach your dog. For whatever reason, most dogs are experts at shaking paws it just comes naturally. With a little time and repetition your dog will be a high fiving, hand shaking machine!For your dog to learn the shake command. he must first learn how to sit. I've written a post on teaching the sit command and you can click on the link above if you haven't already done so.How to teach your dog to shake hands:Decide on the command you will be using. The most common used command is "Paw" but "Shake" "Shake a paw" or anything else you can come up with will work as long as it isn't too complicated. Commands should be ...
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| Breed of the Week - Silky Terrier |
| 2009-06-23 22:33:50 |
Silky Terrier - Breed of the Week Thanks to Sandy Mesmer for this weeks dog breed spotlight on Silky Terriers. Sandy is an artist and has been breeding and showing Silky Terriers for over 25 years! I highly recommend that you check out Sandy's Small Dog Training blog which is full of great information."The little dog that fits into our hearts and homes, no matter how large the former nor how small the latter, none fit better of all the breeds than the Australian Silky Terrier." Frank Longmore, Australian All-Breed judge The Silky Terrier is a 10 lb. silky-coated toy-sized dog. He is friendly, but forceful as only a terrier can be. He is agile and light footed, and looks out on the world with a curious air that would seem to denote a degree of intelligence seldom encountered in a dog...
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| Worlds Loudest Dog Bark |
| 2009-06-22 19:55:47 |
Worlds Loudest Dog FoundGuinness World of Records has recorded a dog bark of 108 decibels belonging to Daz the four year old German Shepherd giving him the title of the world's loudest dog. To hear a sample of Daz's record setting back, click here.Peter Lucken is the proud owner of the world's loudest dog.It is hard to imagine just how loud 108 decibels, below is a list of the decibel levels of common sounds to put it into perspective.Fireworks (140)Snowmobile (120)Chainsaw (110)Lawn mower (90)Vacuum Cleaner (80)Normal conversation (60)In this story, the old cliche is true. This dog's bark is worse than his bite. I just would not want to be his neighbor! To read more about this record setting canine, click here for the BBC News article....
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| Dog Training Basics - Dos and Don'ts |
| 2009-06-20 01:17:50 |
Dog Training Basics - Dos and Don'tsA well-trained dog will usually lead a happier and healthier life style, not to mention the owner will have an easier time with their furry family member. Dog training is more than teaching your dog to sit and roll over. Basic obedience, house training, and socializing all play an important part in your dog’s education. Before you begin the task of training your dog, a firm understanding of the fundamentals while help your dog start off on the right paw. This article’s goal is to list the common mistakes some owners make when they start out training their dog. Some of the information is common sense, and some of it we don’t realize just how much of an impact one little thing can have until you stop and think. Tricks aren’t the pinnacle of dog tra...
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| How to Control Puppy Biting |
| 2009-06-20 01:17:20 |
Before we get started, it should be noted that puppies bite, there is no denying it. The goal is to encourage play-biting so you can teach them how to stop. Puppies love to sink those razor sharp fangs into just about anything they can get their paws on, which most often includes your hands and feet.Before you begin any sort of bite training with your new puppy you should keep in mind the following tips. Do not hit your puppy, as your puppy could become afraid of you or see it as a game and encourage biting. Playing rough, wrestling and chasing games can often encourage over excitement and lead to biting. The most important rule of all, no matter how you choose to train your puppy is to be consistent, this means that you and everyone else involved should be enforcing the same strategy when...
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| How to Stop and Control Unwanted Barking |
| 2009-06-20 01:16:30 |
Why Do Dogs Bark?Dogs bark for a variety of reasons:Dogs bark to alert you that they have heard or seen something unusual.Dogs bark when they're afraid of something to make it go away.Dogs bark when they are stressed, frustrated, bored, and hungry....they will also bark out of sheer boredom!How to Handle Excessive BarkingOne thing to keep in mind when evaluating your dog barking problem is that barking is usually the symptom of another problem, for example; when hungry. If you fix the problem, the barking will most likely go away on its own.Prevent and Stop Excessive BarkingExercise. Release that pent-up energy otherwise used for barking by playing a few rounds of fetch or going for a walk.A lonely dog can be a noisy dog. If you find your dog gets lonely, try not to leave him alone for t...
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| How To Train Your Dog to Sit |
| 2009-06-19 23:18:33 |
Train Your Dog to SitTraining your dog to sit is the typical pet-owner's trick of choice when venturing into the gratifying world of dog training. The sit command is one of the most basic training exercises but should not be underestimated or ignored. Many pet-owners do not teach their dog this simple task even though the use of the sit command with a properly trained dog can be used to keep them out of trouble.Before you begin it would be a good idea to check out my previous blog entry about the Do's and Don'ts of Dog Training and outlines some basic tips to keep in mind while class is in session.OK now lets get started. First off all, there is no denying that your dog knows how to sit. He has been doing this all his life. You could even all him an expert in the area. What you are trying ...
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| About & Contact |
| 2009-06-19 22:16:18 |
My name is Chris. I am a pet lover of all kinds. I have owned dogs, cats, fish, and a bird. This blog is meant to be all about dog training with a little bit of dog tips, tricks and fun thrown in. The Internet is full of information when it comes to training your dog. My goal is to sift through as much as I can to bring you simple and clear instructions on what I feel is the easiest way to teach your furry friend how to behave and enjoy life. With a little time and patience you can get the same results as paying for obedience classes, so why not save a little money and have tons of fun along the way.I live in Canada; born and raised Alberta boy! (Go Flames Go!) I work for the local telecommunications company in an office all day staring at maps and computer screens. In the evenings I enjoy...
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| 40 Dog Tricks in Nine Minutes |
| 2009-06-14 23:57:13 |
40 Dog tricks performed by Russell the dog!Here is a video of one smart pooch showing off, a lot of hard work and dedicated by Russell and his human is clearly demonstrated. Just goes to show what our canine friends are capable of!...
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| 5 Ideas for Homemade Dog Toys |
| 2009-06-14 00:45:08 |
5 Ideas for Homemade Dog ToysHomemade dog toys are a great way to save money and reuse everyday items that would have ending up in the garbage or collecting dust. Take a look at the list we put together below for ideas on how to make homemade dog toys that your dog will love. It should be noted that you must be careful when giving your dog an item that is not designed to be used in such manner and you should be supervising your dog during play. Only use items that are non toxic, never contained a toxic substance, do not pose as a choking hazard. With a little common sense in mind, you and your dog will have hours of fun from something as simple as a plastic pop bottle! -Plastic bottle toys. This toy is defiantly a hit amongst dogs. Remove the label and cap and your good to go. Give the...
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