The Gentle Leader Leash: A Dog Training Alternative
By Martin Olliver
When I started training dogs, head or "harness" collars for dogs were new on the market and all the rage. The Gentle Leader and the Halti are the two best known types of dog head collars, and are Read more...
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How To Know When Your Dog Is Sick
By Jack Prime
Most dog owners will notice any sudden or odd changes in their dogs normal behaviour but it is useful to know the specific symptoms to watch out for.If you dog shows symptoms of excessive Read more...
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Giant Dog Breeds
By Hannah Serrano
Giant Dog breeds refers to those breeds whose height and weight classified them into largest ends of all dog breeds. Although there are no universal height or weight breed as giant, some measures Read more...
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Pet Accessories – Choosing The Right Dog And Cat Beds, Dog Clothing And Collars
By Nigel
A collar is a collar isn’t it? Well – even collars are getting more advanced these days. One example is the canny collars - a collar designed to stop your pulling on the lead. Its’ made from a simple collar with a slip line that fits over your dog’s nose and works with a ‘pressure and release’ system. This applies gentle pressure to the bridge of doggie’s nose when he starts to pull,. The pressure is released as soon as he stops. It’s more comfortable and less restrictive than a traditional head collar. The Canny Collar won’t jerk your dogs head sideways or ride up into the eyes. It’s a kind, safe and effective method of training.
And what about electric collars? The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors has condemned the use of devices which deliver electric shocks to for training or behaviour problems. Users of devices like this need advanced training without which, pets can become distressed - as you might imagine. A experiencing a nasty shock to the neck will associate it with whatever it happens to be focusing on at the time. Unwanted side effects could occur when the being shocked becomes afraid of a particular area, or an owner, child, other etc. It's also possible that the device could be triggered by external influences, or could malfunction, resulting in disastrous consequences for the dog. Others may be triggered by barking - enough to send a "around the bend" if shocks are received for an extended period.
Dealing With Your Dog's Digging
By Martin Olliver
When you come home to find holes all over your lawn, and you have a dog, there may be a correlation there. But don't bother trying to confront your dog after the fact. Punishment after the fact is Read more...
Faux Paws: Six Common Mistakes New Dog Owners Make
By Emma Snow
Copyright 2006 Emma SnowThe family around the block got a new Jack Russell puppy. I’ve been jogging my Border Collie mix past their house for over a year now, and we usually see their spaniel Read more...
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