Archive for the ‘Dogs’ Category

Is my dog training my puppy for me?

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

it_girl92 asked: I have a 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel and we just adopted a 10 week old puppy (border collie/lab who is already bigger than the cocker). Anyway, we are crate training the puppy. We don't yet have a crate for the puppy, so we are using the cocker's ...

Which method for dog training is better clicker or reward?

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

vicky asked: I have a 7 month old Belgian Malinois and I want to teach him some simple tricks. I don't intend to make him a protection dog. I know it's quite costly. I was able to teach him some obedience training like sit, stay, fetch etc. and I'm using ...

What is the best dog training book to buy?

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

wildhorse51 asked: I just got 2 rescue dogs a 7 month old and a 6 month old Great Danes. I need to do some training. Help! What is the best book to buy? Also for names do you like Mindy, Wendy or Tina For the Female?Caffeinated Content

what are some of the easiest things we could build at home for a dog training course?

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

navymomsandi asked: What are examples of a dog training course?Caffeinated Content

How much should I charge for dog-training and sitter?

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Renee T asked: I'm an experienced dog trainer (I've fully trained my three dogs, as well as several of my friends dogs which included a pitbull, rottweiler, and german sheperd) and needing some extra cash for how everything is so expensive these days, I want to take up a part-time ...

Are there any good websites or hints from you folks on dog training?

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

sunshineandsilliness asked: We've recently gotten a black lab from some friends. She is 1 1/2 years old and is trained OK in the basics (sit, kennel, go), but we would like to train her better. I haven't had a dog in forever.Caffeinated Content for WordPress

dog training?

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

AC360 asked: i am planning on getting a dog soon. this will not be my first dog, but it will be my dog that requires training. any adive on how to house break and any other training would be really helpful. thanks.Caffeinated Content for WordPress

what is a good web-site that can give dog training info on tricks?

Monday, May 12th, 2008

HelpMePlease asked: I would like to teach my dog some cool trick such as dance, roll over, sit, stand, lay down, play dead, and all the other cool tricks dogs can do. I also would like to train my dog to walk with me without a leash, and so on. ...

Could someone recommend a book or video on drug detection dog training?

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

intheloopchicago asked: Havn't found any useful websites or anything so was wondering if someone could recommend a book or video or website on drug detection dog training.Caffeinated Content

When did “positive reinforcement” become the preferred dog training method?

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Ginbail © asked: I remember a time when the "rolled up newspaper" method of dog training was the accepted norm. Back then, many trainers taught their dogs to do amazing things (and do them quite well) using methods that most folks today would consider "cruel". I'm not advocating any particular ...