You have just settled down to relax after a hard day of work. The family dog begins whining to go outdoors and you are the only one at home to take care of the task. Don’t you wish you had a pet door that would allow your dog to go in and out as he [...]

The methods used to train a dog can vary greatly depending on the breed of dog, the owner or trainer’s philosophy and the expectations an owner has for his or her pet. Working dogs will obviously need more training than a dog that is destined to be a family pet. No matter how extensive the [...]

Puppies and children are both young of heart and mind, so it is vital that you as an adult set the stage for interaction between the two. Before the puppy arrives at your home, ground rules need to be set and one must take the time to teach children how to act around a dog. [...]

Puppy obedience classes aren’t always necessary, but they are a good means of teaching your dog the things he or she should know to insure a good relationship between you and man’s best friend. Some folks are cut out to do their own training. However, if you are not experienced with puppy training, seek help [...]

Do you have a biting problem with your new puppy? When puppy training, biting may become a training priority if your dog has a tendency to get carried away when chewing. Puppies use biting not only for eating and protection, but also as a vital component in their play time. Often, a puppy is not [...]

Many dog owners don’t understand the traditional role of a pack in a dog’s life. Even if a dog only spends time in a pack-like setting when he is a puppy, it is in the dog’s very nature to submit to pack laws. When very young, puppies must sort out their different roles. The larger [...]