dog training guide

If you choose an English Springer Spaniel as your family pet, you will be getting a dog of medium size that is sturdy, energetic, and very friendly. This breed makes a good watchdog, being protective of its owner and family members.…

This breed is known as extremely intelligent and since the Doberman Pinscher was bred to be a guard dog and watchdog, extra protection training may not be necessary. A key to having a enjoyable experience with your Doberman is buying a…

One of the first things you should know about Dalmatians as a breed is that they are very friendly and playful animals, and love to be with you and around you most of the time. We urge you to use this natural tendency in training your…

This popular breed, with its unique body and way of walking, is a favorite with families. Due to needing little exercise, this bred makes and excellent choice for people living in apartments, smaller homes, or homes without yard space.…

Many of the people who have experience with training this small breed emphasize that force training is a bad method to use. Instead, focusing on positive reinforcement will go a long way in training the Chihuahua. Some key things to keep in…

While there are some dog breeds that need a firm hand during training, this is not one. In fact, the Brittany is sometimes considered overly sensitive, doing everything possible to please its master. Therefore, during training, you will…

The Bulldog is no longer the vicious breed seen when originally developed in the British Isles. Although loving and devoted, this particular breed does need a firm but loving hand while being trained. The key to success with the Bulldog…

After bringing your new Boxer home, you will need to get started with obedience and potty training. For housebreaking, we strongly suggest you use a crate. This should be set up in a place where it is near family but not in a high traffic…

The Boston Terrier is a wonderful companion dog. Although originally bred in the 19th century for fighting, this dog was bred down to the wonderful breed we see today. This dog loves being part of the family, being the most content when…

This adorable ball of white fluff has proven to be an exceptional breed for families with or without children and pets. The breed is overall a healthy choice, loving, friendly, playful, devoted, and highly intelligent. When training this…