Dog Tips, Care & Training
I love dogs, and have always wanted to share my life with them. However, my childhood dog taught me that just wanting a dog is not enough. Timing is also very important. This is the story of my childhood dog, and what it truly means to share our life with a dog.
We discuss some simple methods for leash training a puppy, as well as how to make the walk into a positive and successful experience. We start with collar and leash desensitization techniques, move on to walking without pulling, and finish with a discussion of greeting people and other dogs.
To me, dog training is not really about commands, but rather it is about how to live well with our dogs. In this, I found the many Zen-like life lessons in Kung Fu Panda to be extremely useful. Here are five important Zen lessons of panda kung fu applied to dog training.
Dogs are amazing companions. That is why we are tempted to treat a dog like a human. However, humanizing a dog can often bring disastrous results. Similarly, when humans pretend to be dogs, the results are just as bad.
Dogs generally pull us during walks because they are excited, happy, and want to explore. Other times, a dog may pull to get to prey, or to run away from a threat. We can teach our dog not to pull by showing him that pulling results in standing still, whereas being calm results in moving forward.
Dogs need physical and mental exercise every day, or they may grow bored and get destructive. One great way to exercise our dog, is to get them some fun interactive food toys, and to play some fun games with them. Here are some of my dog’s favorite toys.
What is dog socialization? Is dog socialization necessary, or just another parental fad? How should we socialize our dogs?
I had a difficult time with my Shiba Inu when he was young, and when I started looking around for information, I found a lot of conflicting opinions on dog training and dog behavior. Some people think we should dominate our dog, others believe in rewarding a dog with food, and some try growling and biting like a dog. In this article, we try to sort out what is fact and what is myth.
Will getting a second dog help to calm my first dog? Should I get a second dog? How do I pick a second dog? I talk about my experiences with getting a second dog, including how long I waited, what breed I chose, and how I found a compatible companion for my first dog.
Puppies like biting everything, including you and your prized belongings. Why do puppies bite? How can we train our puppy to bite on her toys and not on us? Here, we present some puppy biting tips and solutions.
I Want a Dog, Should I Get a Dog?
Train Your Puppy to Walk on a Leash
Zen Dog Training Tips from Kung Fu Panda
Dogs and Humans - Treating a Dog Like a Human
How to Stop Your Dog from Pulling
Fun Dog Toys - My Dog's Favorite Interactive Toys
Dog Socialization - What, Why, How
Dog Obedience Training Facts and Myths
Getting a Second Dog
Puppy Biting Tips and Solutions
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