Dogs.Advisor.com is the site for Dogs and dog lovers. Share your advice and tell your stories!Choosing the right dog is a decision you'll live with for many years, so give it some thought up-front. Here are things to keep in mind to select the right dog for you.
Master these basic commands to have an obedient, happy dog.
There are many reasons to want a calm, obedient and faithful dog. For one thing, obedient and trained dogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles with people or with other dogs. Another reason is that many communities require that the dogs living in their neighborhoods be well trained. This is especially true for many breeds thought to have aggression and behavior problems, such as pit bulls and rottweilers.
The fun of having your dog under control when it's not on a leash.
Important - When you take the leash off, remember the following: Your dog should not run off, with you chasing vainly behind, yelling for Fido to come back.
Yes, if you want Fido to free heal, you must have your dog trained to heal on the leash first. This is how you need to start:
Do you go for strength, safety, or style?
Selecting a dog collar is not a trivial task. The pet accessories market is swamped with conventional as well as unusual types of dog collars to serve diverse functions and needs. As a pet lover, you must be aware of that different kinds of dogs need to be harnessed using different dog collars. Here are a few tips to help you select an ideal collar for your dog.
Here's how to get your dog to walk with you calmly and safely.
Pulling on the leash is one of the most common dog misbehaviors. Puppies and adult dogs alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than an annoying habit. Leash pulling can lead to escape in the case of a break in the collar or leash, and an out of control, off-leash dog can be both destructive and dangerous to itself and to others.
Really enjoyed your article on the training of a dog on a leash. My dog occasionally tries to get away with this and I immediately employ the methods you outlined. It works everytime. Very good...
Find out which food and household items could be dangerous to your pets.
Unfortunately, we tend to take for granted a number of household items that are potentially very dangerous to a dog's health. It's especially important to be aware of this because as you know, dogs are essentially scavengers and will often eat just about anything they can sink their fangs into. My own dog is more like a mobile garbage disposal. It's also very important to be aware of these items because their sense of smell is so well developed that your pooch will be able to find what you may think is well hidden.
Many ingredients are tucked away in cookies, bread, cake, preserves and other processed foods. It is really important to be aware of what you are feeding your canine companion so that you can avoid...
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