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Dog Training - Step 3 to the Canine Good Citizen Title
Step 3 of 10 to earning a Canine Good Citizen title for your dog is the following: "Appearance and Grooming. Goal: Evaluator inspects dog, combs or brushes lightly, examines ears and each front foot." Well, guess that means a bath before the...
Dog Training - Step 4 to the Canine Good Citizen Title
Step 4 of 10 to earning a Canine Good Citizen title for your dog is the following: "Out for a Walk. Goal: Handler takes dog for a short walk including right turn, left turn, about turn and stop." Sounds easy, doesn't it? While they're not...
Dog Training - Step 5 to the Canine Good Citizen Title
Step 5 of 10 to earning a Canine Good Citizen title for your dog is the following: "Walking through a crowd. Goal: Dog and handler walk close to several people; dog may show casual interest but not jump up." This is another place where all your...
Dog Training: Success Tips
A well-mannered dog is a pleasure to be with and a terrific companion. You can literally set yourself up to be successful in raising a puppy that will be obedient. Throughout the first year of your dog's life with you, take the time and effort to...
Dog Training Supply
Dog training supplies are available in your local supermarket and pet shops. Always choose dog training supply items that are humane and look safe, anything that restricts your dogs breathing or movement is not a good option for training. ...
Dog Training - Talk to Your Dog
There are those people who would have you believe that your dog cannot comprehend the human languages. I don't agree. Their understanding may not function quite the same as ours, but they are certainly capable of learning their own names, names...
Dog Training: Teaching Your Dog Self-Control
Is your dog one of those that pulls at his leash constantly whenever there is a distraction? A child walks by, or he sees another dog? If a cat or small animal scoots by, or if a car wooshes in front of him, does he tug to get closer? Is he hard to...
Dog Training - Teaching Your Dog The Basics
Dog training begins the minute you bring your new dog home. Whether your dog is a puppy or adult dog, you must always stay in control. Start with a good leash and a few basic commands. Introduce him slowly to the exterior and interior of your home...
Dog Training: Teaching Your Dog the Sit Command
Teaching your dog the "sit" command could be one of the most useful commands you ever teach him. A poorly trained dog is a direct reflection on you the pet owner and how much care about your dog. In fact an untrained dog becomes a...
Dog Training: Teaching Your Dog to Sit On Command
Besides the excitement of getting a puppy, one of the most challenging parts of dog ownership is teaching the dog to be obedient and establishing yourself as the dominant one in the dog-owner relationship. One of the basic obedience training...
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