The Seven First Steps of Training Everyone has a gift and hers is to know how to handle dogs and animal in a gentle, firm and positive manner… and she created a program where you too can learn. Dove Creswell created the perfect in home basic dog training program. She teaches with pictures and very clear audios the 7 critical first steps of basics dog training. With this program you will le...

Dog Training Success – It is all about communication! If you are frustrated with your dog’s behaviors watched the video below You see it might not be your dog’s fault and it is not yours either. We are two different species living under the same roof. But canines and humans have different rules about greeting, foods, behaviour and a different language as well. No wonder we ar...

I The Dog Days of Summer All winter we long for the warmth of the summer sun. We have visions of sandals and beach towels. That first 80 degree day finds us heading out and enjoying the beautiful summer air. Our constant companion curled up inside all season, now enjoys moments in the sun by our side. And before we run off to the beach we go down our checklist: Beach Towel? Check. Sungl...

Who is Taking Who for a Walk? One afternoon, driving along the lake I could not help but noticing Tim and Jox. At one and half years and close to 120 pounds, Jox was a powerful Great Dane taking Tim, his owner for a run. Tim was trying to keep up the best he could with his dog but it was obvious that Jox was winning. It made me think back to when my own dog Timba was younger. We would go out for a...

I do not like being by myself … and I am going to let the whole neighborhood know about it It started early at 7am this morning and now 5 hours later the barking continues … non-stop. Frustrated and tired of hearing the barking, Chris decided to head down to the neighbor’s property and see what was going on. In his dog run, Dylan a one year old Lab crossed- welcomed him with a wagging ...

Most modern dogs live in urban areas and have to adapt to very strict rules to fit into society. It is our responsibility as owners to provide adequate training and raise confident, trustworthy and healthy puppies and dogs. Life with your favorite canine companion can no doubt be frustrating. From trying to find the best breed for your lifestyle to training the little rascal into a perfect puppy; ...

Understanding and Solving Behavior Problems with Kingdom of Pets Secrets To Dog Training by Daniel Stevens Some readers may find the material too extensive to read while others may see it as definitely worth the investment and packed full of everything you need to know about dog rearing. It is written with the fluidity of someone who has been there, done that and definitely allows the owner to tak...

This is something you will hear a lot from trainers and training materials. Behind those terms I found  lies a lot of misconceptions. The dog world is a lot more complex that we think and definitely not black and white. The image of alpha role and pack leader as we describe it and think it  is not always true. If hierarchy prevents physical fights in dog packs, the alpha dog notion is not that s...

Learning New Things will Keep Your Dog Stimulated and … out of Trouble I always thought that people that teach tricks to their dogs are just show off. May be some are. But  learning new things and experiencing new situations keep your dog stimulated. It does not have to be complicated tricks, it can be a new sport such as agility or tracking, games anything that make your dog thing and you ...

Exercise will keep your both healthy and fit and …. will keep your dog out of trouble Out on our morning walk, Timba and I were passing by our neighbors property. I was surprise that Jake did not rush to the fence as usual and barked his head off. Even though he has gotten to know us a little bit he was still making a fuss when we went by. Carlos and Maria were at the gate of their garden an...

Children and dogs can have a wonderful relationship.Yet when children get bitten by a dog is most often by the family dog. A dog will never bite out of the blue. There will always be a warning. Some dogs might be more tolerant than others but they will all give a warning. As you now know the dog will give calming signals to express his/her discomfort and might even growl a bit as a warning. Teach...

Moves and Expressions that Say a Lot When You Know How to Interpret Them Sonia was not quite a year old Yellow Lab. When she saw the German Shepherd cross on the other side of the trail, she wanted to play and rushed over, to the other dog to play. She was  not listening to her screaming mom calling her to come back. One look and a deep growl from the Shepherd was all it took for Sonia to stop ...