The Border collie is a popular sort of dog still constantly used inside a working environment. The collie is bred for herding and moving groups of cattle and sheep. The high energy level and intelligence of this breed alongside its need to work attract many dog trainers at competition level.
A pleasant looking dog with a [...]
When the sun comes out our parks and recreation areas are full of people. Dog walkers seem to multiply quickly in summer weather. The increased population of grassy areas leaves us, the all year long walkers wondering where the masses walk their dogs in the rain.
If you lately bought a family pet then you will [...]
Some dogs are natural retrievers and others will never pick anything up from the ground unless they can eat it. Retrieval of a ball or toy can be particularly helpful in places of unlimited exercise. An ardent ball chaser can easily become excited and exercised in his garden if played with for only a few [...]
Modern and all great dog training is based in reward and reinforcement.
With this in mind you do not need to be highly learned and qualified to be able to understand your dog. You just need a touch of research and an interrogating thought process next to the confidence to forget some of the less ethical [...]
A golden retriever can frequently guard something that he deems a valuable resource. If you live with this kind of dog and are having issues with guarding behavior continue reading.
A dog will see everything that benefits him as a resource. Food, physical attention, toys and the sofa can all be seen as significant enough to [...]
You and your puppy will be so much happier if it is fully trained. A dog who is well-trained will know how to behave. You will be less stressed knowing that he will behave himself when he is home alone or around other people. It will not always be easy to train your dog. It [...]
An older dog is a delight. A greying muzzle and unsteady canine slip will fill any dog owner with an absurdity of love and the downcast realization that their beloved canine isn't immortal.
The dog’s life-span is variable between breeds. Large breed dogs tend to become aged earlier. The predicted life span of a Great Dane [...]
Obedience training with pet dogs by definition means teaching a dog to obey.
The term obedience training can sound quite formal and bring a mental picture of a quiet and upright trainer marching a finely trained dog around an obedience ring to competition standards.
In a family home and with pet dogs it is just necessary that [...]
If you are thinking of taking a puppy into your house and would like a Border collie read more.
A preferred working dog the collie is still close up nature and energy levels to its heritage and breeding purpose. Employed for cattle and sheep herding you can expect your puppy to grow into an adult dog [...]
If you understand the principle of clicker training and are teaching your dog to perform certain behaviours by using a clicker you may benefit by changing your role from trainer to trainee.
When yielding a clicker it can be terribly tough to understand why our dogs can't understand. We click many times as he touches the [...]
