Choosing a dog obedience course is something that deserves some thought and planning. After all, you want a positive experience for your dog that will also help him or her listen to you. Life can be so much more pleasant without pet accidents all over the rugs and dogs that run wild despite your attempt…
Citronella dog collars are bark deterrents usually considered more humane and effective than shock collars. This type of collar sprays citronella oil under the chin of the dog, which irritates the animal because of its strong sense of smell. It is a type of negative reinforcement; the dog barks and then immediately gets sprayed with an irritating smell….
If you have ever had a dog, you know that training a puppy is not easy task. The problem with dog training mistakes is that they are hard to undo, which makes it all the more important to approach the process the right way from the beginning. The most common dog training mistakes come from…
Guide dogs help the blind and visually impaired regain their mobility and independence. They assist their owners in navigating through traffic, judge the height and width of various daily obstacles, and assess the danger involved in particular situations. Providing a companion that can be relied upon to keep its owner safe involves selecting the right…
A cadaver dog or human remains dog is a special type of police dog which has been trained to search for cadavers and human remains. With the use of a cadaver dog, rescue crews can identify dead bodies in wreckage for future removal, and cadaver dogs can also be used by crime units to find areas where…
Getting a dog, or any pet, to take medication can be a challenge. Medications for dogs come in several forms including pills, liquids, suppositories, and injectables. Always discuss the medication options with your veterinarian when your pet needs to take medication, because the veterinarian may have some suggestions or be able to prescribe a medication…
Dogs bark for a variety of reasons. Boredom, loneliness, dominance, or attention seeking are key reasons dogs bark. There are a number of different suggestions for how to stop barking. Training to stop dog barking can take some time, especially if you’re working with an older dog. You can teach an old dog new tricks,…
Many dogs, especially puppies, are notorious for chewing on nearly anything within reach. To keep things out of dogs’ mouths, you should try to find out why they are chewing things in the first place. Puppies will often chew on things when they’re teething, while older dogs may chew because they’re bored. When you leave…
When you get a young puppy, the best method for promoting good bathroom habits is to paper train the dog. Most puppies will not be considered reliable in this area until they are about six months old. They are rather like young children, and should never be blamed or scolded for the inevitable puppy mistakes…
A rescue dog, more properly known as a search and rescue (SAR) dog, is a dog trained to find people who are lost or trapped under debris. Rescue dogs and their handlers can be found working all over the world, in a wide range of environments from collapsed buildings to avalanche sites. In many regions,…