Don’t believe the old adage that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. No matter what age your dog is, it’s never too late for it to learn. So with that in mind, here are some free dog training tips to help you, and your four legged friend, get along in perfect harmony.

Obviously, when you buy or obtain a puppy, you are better to start your training sooner rather than later. Preferably, when you puppy is between six and eight weeks old.

The first thing you must understand is that your puppy is exactly like a human child. It doesn’t want to be bad, it wants to please you in anyway it can. So the best way that we can take advantage of this fact is by rewarding a puppy with praise, and even some kind of treat, every time they do something well. Make sure that you do not go overboard on the treats mind you.

An overweight dog is neither healthy nor happy!

One thing that really drives me mad about dog owners is when they allow their dog to eat off the same table as them when they are eating. This is neither hygienic, nor intelligent. The faces of your house guests when this happens, is surely proof enough that this is not the done thing.  Read more... (562 words, estimated 2:15 mins reading time)

Puppies and dogs are reliable, usually sensible and sometimes funny. You can never stay angry at them for long and the eyes, when they stare at you, seem to be pleading, asking, begging for something more, but you got to love them. They bring happiness and make their owners smile, with their goofy walking and puppy eyes.

Puppies are innocent and forgiving; they see everything as a fun game where everybody should be playing. Loving your puppy will help them love you; they will become part of your family. Puppies seem to be a fountain of understanding; they know when you feel down and try to comfort you with a nice warm kiss and a little cuddle.

Yet innocence can be deceiving, without puppy training, discipline can be tough and they can become a hell hole. Chunks start disappearing from the couch and your favorite shoes start looking like something mauled by a wild bear. Stinky, warm patches appear in the most unlikely places and the plants aren’t where you last left them.  Read more... (325 words, estimated 1:18 mins reading time)

Dog training shouldn’t be a tug-of-war between you and your dog; it should be an opportunity for you to build your relationship, to create a better bond, and to have some fun in the process. Here are a few dog training tips that can help make your dog training experience positive for both you and your dog.

Every Dog’s A Hunting Dog

Many dog breeds today are purposely interbred in the quest for the perfect hunting dog. Oddly enough, in light of this, most dogs actually have the potential to become a great hunting dog, they just need some consistent, quality hunting dog training. The best champion hunting dog only responds to a few basic commands: “whoa”, “come” and “heel.” He performs these to perfection, however. Experts say when your dog is under one year, all he needs is half an hour a day of training. When he’s passed the one year mark, an hour a day three days a week is all it takes to train your dog in the ways of a great hunter.

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