Published on Sunday, January 3, 2010 by admin Set a routine and stick to it. Feed, exercise, play, and sleep at exactly the same time everyday. Dogs respond to routines and set schedules. Feed a single diet during house training and don't vary your dog's diet until your dog is reliable in the house. Digestive upsets can lengthen the training process. Take your dog or puppy out periodically throughout the da...

Published on Sunday, January 3, 2010 by admin Many dogs entering our program have come from uncertain or abusive situations and, consequently, have some shyness issues. Under-socialized dogs are often shy. The key to overcoming shyness is socialization--exposure to a variety of people and situations-in a positive fashion. It is important though, not to over stimulate a shy dog as often it can lead to severe behav...

Published on Sunday, January 3, 2010 by admin A dog who jumps up on people is one that is out of control. This dog is a threat to people's safety, particularly where children and the elderly are concerned. Dogs jump for a couple of reasons. The first is a joyful greeting jump. The focus of the jump is to gain access to the person's face. Dogs learn to identify people by their breath as well as their body odor. Do...

Published on Sunday, January 3, 2010 by admin When people hear the term "house training," they automatically assume potty training is being discussed. House training is actually training for the behaviors you find acceptable in your house and includes potty training. Ten rules of potty training are found in the next several pages. The first step in house training a dog is to determine what is acceptable in yo...

Published on Sunday, January 3, 2010 by admin Barking This is a most undesirable habit, annoying to both your family and neighbors. A barking dog is reacting to a stressful stimulus, and excessive barking can jeopardize your dog's health. This habit can be one of the most difficult to retrain. In order to curb barking behaviors, it is important to determine when they occur and what initiates barking. Dogs bar...