This is an edited reprint of the “I want my dog to come to me when I call him!” post under the Dog Training heading. However, it is much easier to do this right as a puppy. You have no bad habits and your puppy wants to learn from you. Your puppy wants to trust…
I have been professionally training dogs for close to 20 years … whew! That’s a long time. But the days have flown by and I have enjoyed most every minute of it. Dogs have given me a wonderful way of life. Over the years I have been to many seminars and training schools. I have…
Choosing A Professional Dog TrainerLast time we spoke about Dog Training And Your Dog. One of the best ways to get the results you want is by hiring a good dog trainer. Choosing a professional dog trainer is not easy. Anyone can call themselves a trainer. It doesn’t mean that they are. You must do…
I want my dog to come to me when I call him! Probably the biggest question or request I get from am owner is “I want my dog to come to me when I call him!”. “Yet he just looks at me or he runs the other way when I call.” Once a dog stops…
Beware Of Online “Dog Information” Beware of your dog information sources, especially on the internet. Many articles that you see on the internet are not written by dog trainers or professionals at all. They are written by internet marketers. That’s like going to the doctor and being looked at by the guy who stayed in…
What Dog Breed For You? The purpose of this section is two-fold. One is to provide general and historical information regarding the various dog breeds. It is interesting to see how and why a dog was bred to be what it is. The other is to help you choose what dog breed you want for…