Frank Neil asked: There are several basic training tips that can help your pet become stress-free and well-behaved:•    Treat training•    Understanding developmental periods•    Sensory training   Treat Training: A healthy diet is one of the most obvious ways to keep your pet well-behaved. Knowing the specific dietary needs for the breed and age of your pet is [...]

Rilee T. Madison asked: Dogs are considered man’s best friend. Throughout the ages and of all animals, dogs have been man’s companion. More than companions, dogs serve a variety of functions. There are working dogs (e.g., police dogs) and dogs that are used as guides for the disabled. Farmers and livestock owners use dogs for [...]

Steven James asked: Training a new dog or even one which has been part of your family for some time can be time consuming and frustrating at times to say the least, but in the end it’s well worth the trouble and if you stick to it you will surely be satisfied with the results [...]

amy dunphy asked: Dog training takes time, there is no quick fix. For an older dog that has pulled on leash throughout its life, it can be even more difficult to break. Some popular tv shows will even make it look effortless, but this generally is not the case.Start out by getting your dog to [...]

Chris Simpson asked: The Internet is the best and probably the most comprehensive source of information in the world; so, if you’re looking for free dog training tips to improve the relationship with your four-legged friend, run a simple search and see what you can find out. If you’re wondering about the reliability of the [...]

Michael Royce asked: There are many, many ways to approach training your dog. You could hire out a professional trainer (expensive…ouch!). You could enroll in a less expensive class (time-consuming…ugh!). Or you could carve out the time from your own busy schedule and do-it-yourself (can you spell commitment?).I favor doing it yourself for a lot [...]

Kelly Marshall asked: There are 6 basic commands: Heel, Come, Sit, Stand, Stay, and Down. With a new dog, it does not matter where you actually begin. The main thing is to practice any old time daily and never to be in a hurry to move onto the next lesson. You don’t have to set [...]

Chris Simpson asked: The big joy a puppy brings around the house may fade a little if you realize you’ve got to waste a lot of time cleaning after it. Therefore, start training the dog from day one; here are some puppy training tips you may find useful at the beginnings of a relationship with [...]

John Dow asked: Dog behavior training is both an art and a science. Some experts say that a dog can have up to an 800-word vocabulary. I’m not so convinced of the number of words but I can verify that many of my dogs showed an uncanny ability to figure out exactly what I was [...]

Tim Amherst asked: It is the responsibility of every dog owner to do everything they can to make sure their dog is well behaved. This is doubly true of Pit Bull owners, due to the often negative rep that Pit Bulls have. Any action they take is not the fault of the dog, but usually [...]