Dog training is one of those professions that is more experienced based than academic or scientific. Although there are theories that are scientific backed they are for the biggest part just theories. I am neither a dog trainer nor a canine behaviorist. I am a dog owner who has tried many forms of training. These… more »
Dog Harnesses for Training
May 28, 2011 By
As a dog owner, not a trainer, I will try about every device that promises to curb some of the behaviors that make it, let’s say, a challenge to walk my dogs. I have two young, full of energy, full blooded sporting dogs that at the moment weight about 130 pounds together. You hook up… more »
Premier Easy Walk Harness
May 4, 2011 By
We worked with the head collar (Halti brand, Premier makes one called the Gentle Leader) for a couple of weeks while dog walking. It did give great control over Ellie and almost completely took care of her jumping. The only problem is she does not like it and has to stop a couple of times… more »
Positive Reinforcement Training for Dogs
November 17, 2010 By
Being a dog owner with two puppies at home I am constantly on the lookout for new, and hopefully better ways to train my dogs. I do not need dogs that are winning awards for obedience at AKC shows but I do want dogs that can venture out to have some fun and respond to… more »
Dog Aggression or Rough Puppy Play
June 8, 2010 By
My twelve week old Labrador puppy is biting the heck out of me and insists that my hands, arms, legs and sometimes nose or ears are all chew toys. Do I have an aggressive puppy? We have been through this before with another Labrador puppy 14 years ago and I know for a fact… more »
Crate Training a Puppy
May 11, 2010 By
My new Chocolate Female Labrador Retriever “Ellie” has been with us just over a week and she is already crate trained and pretty much house trained as well. The crate is a wonderful safety and training device. Crate training puppy protects everyone when you are not present in the house with your pup and it… more »
