The Stray Dog Just Got Friendlier -- Environmentally
Stray Dog Designs announces the addition of 12 environmentally friendly colors to its Papier Mache Collection of lamps and home accessories. Stray Dog's papier mache products -- made primarily from recycled cement bags by artisans in sustainable jobs -- are already plenty environmentally friendly. But now they're colored exclusively via a line of water based, low VOC (volatile organic compounds) Aura paints from Benjamin Moore. And the colors are gorgeous.
Don't Make a Spur-of-the-Moment Decision to Own a Dog
One of life's great mistakes is taking your children into a pet store if you aren't serious about bringing home a pet. You can be sure that in a matter of minutes, your children will connect with the cutest little puppy.
Best Dog Toys
All Sorts of Dog Toys
The Gilded Paw Dog Pet Boutique “1001 Reasons” to Buy this Book
In this day and age, more and more people are looking to dogs as more than just pets but as members of the family. With any member of the family we strive to make them feel happy, loved and pampered. If you have furry family members yourself, or just love dogs, then you must check out the book ‘1001 Reasons to Love Dogs’ by Christine Miele and Mary Tiegreen.
More Dog Behavior ? Dogs Are Like Kids, They Need Leadership & Guidance
Dogs have a natural instinct towards being "pack" animals Just like their ancestors, the wolf, dogs think in terms of partnerships and teamwork when it comes to some activities
Games You Can Play With Your Dog
Dogs need mental and physical stimulation. They're also very inquisitive creatures, and they love spending time with their owners, and other people in your family.
After 50 Years, Front Range Dog Track Has Run Its Last Race
Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. hired to conduct public auction of everything at Cloverleaf Kennel Club Race Track in Loveland, CO prior to demolition.
How to Choose a Dog for Children
Since having a dog is such a common thing, do you really need to know anything more than how much it costs?Well, how did you choose your car, or your home? Did you consider the cost, safety and suitability for your family? Of course you did. If you heard stories of a particular car that was susceptible to causing accidents or that a neighborhood was known for its rough occupants you would find something that was safer.
Proven Way To Easily Train Your Dog To Walk On A Leash
Training your dog to heel is very important if you plan to take him out and about with you It can be very fun to be out and about with your dog on all sorts of activities if he's obedient and well trained
Upside-Down Dog Bites Man
Why are so many more people frightened of riding in an aeroplane than driving in their car? The risk of being injured in a car is far greater than being injured in an aeroplane. I can offer this theory: it's because aeroplane crashes are so rare and auto crashes are so commonplace.
The Chinese Year of the Dog
If you or your child was born under the Chinese year sign for the Dog your friends will be glad you were! Meeting people for the first time can be difficult for Dogs who tend to be cautious about trusting people. They take care to sum up other people but their instincts are usually correct.
How to Stop a Dog From Barking
If your dog has a barking problem; it can be difficult finding a solution that works. As with any sort of undesirable behavior, the key to solving it is to communicate clearly to your dog what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior.
Common Dog Behavior Problems
Digging is a natural behavior for dogs and is a very common problem. Most often digging is because of one of the following:
Putting A Dog To Sleep
I was talking to a friend of mine today and I asked him how his kids (dogs) were. He lives on his own and the standing joke is - "does he want to do a swap with his dogs and my kids?"He informed me very sadly that he had to get the older dog put to sleep.
Understanding Psychology Of Dog Training: Pack Behavior & Establishing Control
Dogs are descendent of wolves. To study the psychology of dog training and understand the pack hierarchal system of dogs, we must go back and examine their ancestor - wolves.
Dog training is definitely not rocket science and is easier than you would expect particularly if you can get help from a good dog training book or guide. It's also certainly possible for almost any dog owners to train their dogs themselves provided they put in adequate amount of effort.
Nevertheless, you might still want to get additional help from a professional trainer, especially if you got a tough nut to crack in your hand. Before you engage a trainer, it's always best that you do some research first as there are many trainers with different teaching styles and not every style suit every dog or owner.
Here's a guide for you to find a reliable trainer:
Ask someone
It wouldn't hurt you to open your mouth to ask someone for advice or recommendation.
- Ask your friends, even strangers you meet in the park for the contacts of their trainer if you notice that he owns a particular well-train dog. Even if they don't engage a trainer, you could still possibly pick up some valuable training tips. You've got nothing to lose and I'll bet the owner would also most probably be flattered.
- Ask your veterinarian for recommendations. He deal with dogs everyday and must have seen the best and worse dog. He should have contacts for some good trainers in your area.
- Ask the local Humane Society, dog breeder or even your pet supplies shop owner. They are also a good source of information and might just be able to direct you to a trainer who is particularly suited to training your dog breed.
- You can also check out The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Trainer Directory: => http://www.apdt.com/trainers-and-owners/trainer-search/trainer-search.php
The directory has a search engine that allows you to search trainer by specific geographical location and also list out if trainers are Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) to help you make your decision.
*CPDT is certified by the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers an international testing and certification program for professional pet dog trainers. It is basically to ensure that the trainer has a certain level of knowledge and expertise. To be certified, trainers must have at least 300 hours of dog training experience and have passed an exam that assesses basic knowledge of canine training. For more details, visit http://www.ccpdt.org/
There are several things to look out for before you engage a trainer. You might want to consider these factors first before you engage one from a list of good contacts you got. The Trainer must have the following traits:
- must be humane and gentle with the dogs during training.
- must be an effective communicator and teacher. Both you and your dog must be able to understand his teaching for effective training. In short, "Do you understand the words that are coming out of his mouth?" As dog training involve both you and your dog, you must also be able to understand his teachings so that you can practice them when you get home.
- must be experience and up-to-date with the latest training methods. You might want to request a sit-in session to observe him and see if he can deal with the particularly difficult dogs. Don't be afraid to ask him questions about his training background, training techniques, methods and etc. An experience trainer should have no problem answering your questions.
Distance - This might not be a big factor but certainly one worth considering. Imagine a 4 hours drive for every training session!
Hope these tips are useful to help you look for a good dog trainer.
Good luck in your quest for a good trainer!
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