by Marie on March 17, 2012
When training your puppy not to chew, try to help him along by setting up a “chew-friendly” environment. Excessive chewing is not only damaging to your precious objects, but dangerous to your dog. Things like nylons and hairbrushes could lead to choking or obstruction hazards to dogs. If you are attempting to train the dog [...]
by Marie on March 17, 2012
Look for positive reinforcement methods that allow you to train your dog without the use of treats. Dogs are eager to please and respond well to positive reinforcement tactics. Having said that, carrying treats on you 24/7 is not very likely. Try showering your dog with affection in place of a food treat. Petting, hugging, [...]