When Joan came home that night she was tired, hungry and ready to relax. The day was long. She has been going  from meetings to meetings and then it was month end and she had to finish some paperwork. She felt bad because she was always looking forward to come home to Zig, her lab-terrier cross. Going for walks together in the evening was a source of joy and a great work out for both. But her wo...

Distractions are Part of Life – Incorporate Them Into Your Training and Play So Your Dog Learn to Stay Focus On You No Matter What. It never fails. You carve out 30 minutes of your time to work with your pup, but the phone rings or someone stops by. Maybe you’re in the park but Fido is more interested in the good looking Doberman. Effective training  incorporates interruptions...

Submissive Urination in Dogs is not About Housetraining It’s been a long day. You come home from work and your dog runs to greet you, his entire body wagging with his tail. As you pet him you feel a warm, wet mess saturating your shoes or pants. If this is something you deal with regularly, You might be  dealing with submissive urination. Your dog is trying to tell you that you are ...

The 4 Secrets of Becoming a Super Trainer with Clicker Training Finally available in English – The #1 seller in Nordic countries about dog training Morten Egtvedt and Cecilie Koeste are bringing us very comprehensive and to the point training material here. With over 19 years of dog training experience and members of Karen Prior Clicker Academy their eBook “Unleash the True Power of Clicker Tr...

How it Can Benefit You, Your Dog and Your Training. This was our third try going over the 4 straight hurdles. There were two sets. The first set was in a straight row and the second positioned in a circle.  For some reason, Timba would stall, sit and look confused. The trainer we were working with offered to run the course with her. I was frustrated and completely grateful. Their first try was su...

You’ve worked your dog’s body but have you thought about his mind? If not you need only too look at your dog’s behavior to see if mental stimulation will be the answer to your prayers. Is your dog anxious? Does he dig holes all over your yard? How about your furniture? Is that safe from him? If not, chances are your dog is bored. There are ways to keep him as mentally fit as you are keepi...

A Comfortable Way to Get Paws and Feet Wet and learn at Your Own Speed and Convenience When I was looking for help with my German Shepherd, Timba, I had a hard time finding exactly what I needed. We did the puppy class and the private lessons. But somehow it left me unsatisfied. I am assuming if you are looking for answers online it is because you can relate to what I went through and are feeling ...

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 ...

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...

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; ...