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  • How to Stop a Dog Pulling

    How to Stop a Dog Pulling

    Dogs who pull on the leash tend to make walks a real chore for their long suffering owners. Learning to stop and cure a dog from pulling on the leash can make such a positive impact on the relationship between dog and owner as it creates for a more pleasurable dog walking experience.

    This video quickly outlines exercises to get your dog walking on a loose lead by your side. Put very basically FIRST you will teach the dog what you want them to do! And secondly, stop reinforcing them when they pull!

    If you’re looking for a step by step guide on how to stop your dog from pulling on the lead, we recommend this article.

  • 3 Basic Tips For Better Handling Of Your Dog

    Dog Training has been taught by many different schools of thought. Teaching your dog new tricks and handling obedience training takes both dedication and patience. It also takes a sense of skill and personal awareness of not only your dog’s actions, but your own body language and training practices as well. Below are two tips that any dog trainer can utilize when handling their pets: (more…)

  • Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

    Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

    Training dogs using positive reinforcement and reward training has long been recognized as both highly effective for the owner and a positive experience for the dog. Positive reinforcement training is so important that it is the only method used to train dangerous animals like lions and tigers for work in circuses and in the movie and television industry. (more…)