We admire our dogs for their looks and adore them for their loyalty, playfulness, unconditional love, and their zest for life. Despite how much we love and adore our furry friends, they are different from us. Although they are termed ‘man’s best friend’ they have some behavior that is exhibited due to their instincts but…
IPO is an acronym for Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung which means the International Trial Rules. IPO dog training is a dog sport that started in Germany in the early 20th century. IPO is also known as Schutzhund which is a German word for “protection dog”. This sport is used to test a shepherd dog to find out…
Besides helping to make your dog healthy, active, and happy, dog agility training gives you something fun and exciting to do with your dog. The skills learned in agility dog training will also help you to become a better dog owner and trainer. Some dogs develop behavioral problems because they are bored. Dogs are built…
Dogs will always bark. Just as children have to cry in order to express themselves, dogs also bark. But some dogs bark a whole lot and it becomes a problem. It could result in a series of problems which include total disturbance of the family and neighbors or even eviction notices. In some communities, there…
Dogs have some features that make them great helpers in search and rescue. They possess a profound sense of smell and can find stuff based on their scent. Search dog training is used to further sharpen these abilities. They can also run for long distances and faster too. These features and more make them a…
The aim of every dog owner is to have a dog who can be a great companion, well-mannered, and bring happiness to the home and community. The CGC which is an acronym for Canine Good Citizen is a dog training program originated by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Their objective is to recognize responsible pet…
A dog training collar is a piece of material worn on the neck by a dog for training, identification, or fashion. Every dog needs to wear a collar because they need something to hang their lead, ID, license, and vaccination tag. Besides these, collars are used in dog training, prevent them from barking, and to…
Whistles have been used since the 19th century. Before then, humans whistle at their dogs as a means of communication. Using a dog whistle in training is not as easy as people think. Choosing the whistle as a training tool should be carefully considered because it will be used throughout the dog’s life. Just like…
Potty training (also known as house training) a dog is one of the most important actions that a dog parent must take to create a healthy and happy environment for the puppy and the entire family. Research should be done prior to this training, to help you create a formidable plan and allocate time to…
Dog trainers help people to train their dogs through the knowledge of animal behavior. Many people take their dogs to a trainer or seek their services in their homes to help them establish a behavior or correct a behavioral problem. Some trainers also help dogs to specialize in roles such as therapy, detection, hunts, or…