Having a pet dog at home is something that is very rewarding. Some people may prefer getting a puppy while others prefer an older dog. Getting an older dog may be more beneficial at times because they are more mature and can be better companions than puppies. Although there is a saying that “you cannot [...]
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Dog Training: Potty Training an Older Dog
Train Your Dog Not to Defend Food
Does your dog defend his food? Does he growl or snap at anyone that approaches him or his food bowl at mealtime? This behaviour can be dangerous to children who may not understand the need to stay away from your dog at this time. Fortunately, training can reduce or eliminate this behaviour.
Follow these steps [...]
Guide for Proper Dog Muzzle Training
Is there really a need to put your dog on dog muzzle training?
Teaching your dog to use a dog muzzle can be a great way to protect people and other dogs when he suddenly becomes aggressive or if he has the tendency to become aggressive. Ideally, all dogs should be muzzle trained especially in cases [...]
How to Housetrain a Pug
In general, the first six months of your Pug’s puppy life is best for training. Although, many people view Pugs as one of the more difficult breeds to effectively housetrain, this is actually not true. The truth is it will all depend on how you train your dog.
If you are not careful, you could unintentionally [...]
How to Control Undesirable Dog Barking
Barking is normal for dogs because this is one way that they can express their emotions. There are actually varying reasons why dogs bark. They bark when they are seeking some attention, when they want to warn you about something, they’re asking something or when they are playing. But sometimes, barking can be very irritating [...]



