Ethan Parker asked: When you’ve finally made the decision to get a dog (one that my wife resisted all the way up to the end!), you have to ensure that you know how to properly stop dog training problems. Of course, the best weapon is prevention, not the cure, so why not learn how to [...]
Adam Katz asked: Some people get worried and excited when their dog is off-leash and he’s done something that requires you to correct him. Because the owner is both worried and excited, they move fast toward the dog, concerned that the dog might run off before they can correct him. However, if you’ve done your [...]
diane walker asked: PDSA recommends that all dog owners train their four-legged friends as early as possible to help stop them injuring themselves or other members of the public.Sean Wensley, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, says: “We recommend that new dog owners ask their vet for advice on training as soon as they get their new puppy. [...]
Dr. Nicholas Dodman asked: Dog obedience training is one of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself. Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem including soiling your house, destroying your belongings, barking excessively, digging holes in your yard, fighting other [...]
C Henry asked: Like humans, dogs need plenty of exercise to keep their lungs, heart, bones, joints and muscles strong. The simplest and most cost-effective exercise is walking outside. The change of environment and fresh air will help stimulate your dog physically as well as mentally. The new people, things, pets and smells will help [...]
Tammy R asked: Dog Training getting you down? Well for me it definitely was. It seemed that no matter what I did the outcome was the same. Sometimes I wondered what was harder- raising my son or raising my dog I have a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel named Rocky which I have had [...]
Phil Donahoe asked: Dog training professionals often hear dog owners who seem to want their dogs to stop barking, period. They feel a good dog is a quiet dog, and the only time that barking’s permitted is when there’s a man in a black balaclava and striped prison outfit, clutching a backpack with all our [...]
John Williams Dog Training asked: An overweight dog is something many owners should be very aware of especially after the middle age of about 7 years of age (depending on dogs’ size). A dogs weight can seriously put your dogs health at risk and cut their life short as well as causing a unnecessary painful [...]
Lisa Andrews asked: Dogs can be the greatest source of love and happiness in our lives. However, they can also be a source of endless frustration. Usually the difference between a well-behaved dog and a chaotic dog is training. Dog training is an art and a science. Thee are many videos and books written on [...]
John Williams Dog Training asked: There comes a time when your dog will no longer be as young as they used to be and more care and attention might be needed. Everyone and every living thing gets old at some point and there’s nothing anyone can do.There are however, things that can help dramatically in [...]
