Dog Puppy Behavior Training Help

Simply Fido Organic Holiday Moose Dog Toy

Click the image to visit Only Natural Pet Store, one of my favorite online pet supply stores! Simply Fido Organic Pet Toys are made of organic fabrics and all-natural dyes. Organically grown, the fibers in each toy are unbleached, untreated, and unprocessed. Natural extracts from plants and minerals, such as gardenia seed, clove and chestnut bur, are used to dye the fibers. Simply Fido Toys are 100%...

iPhone 3Gs Video ** Best Dog Foraging Toy, Tug a Jug

All animals’ instincts are to forage for food and to look for a mate. We’ve pretty much eliminated those two important tasks, and some dogs are out of balance. Instead of feeding your dog with a bowl, exercise that rascal and have some fun! You can enrich your puppy or dog’s environment by providing foraging toys. Most dogs love the Tug a Jug! Penny, the sweetest Pit Bull Terrier ever,...

**Danger! Don’t Kill Your Dog! Use Breakaway Collar for Safety

If you leave your dog unattended in the yard, laundry room, garage or kennel, beware! Your dog’s buckle or choke collar could kill! Every year, many dogs meet an untimely death from hanging via their collars. If you have more than one dog, play can morph into a tragedy! One dog’s tooth can get caught on the other dog’s collar. It happens very quickly, so even if you watch your dogs...

To Play . . or Not to Play. . . Will Tug of War Make My Puppy Aggressive?

Australian Terrier Puppy Tug is defined “to pull hard” by Webster’s online dictionary. People play tug with their dogs by pulling on an item the dog is holding in his or her mouth. To win at tug, you take the item away from your dog. Many of my clients ask me, “Is it okay to play tug with my puppy?” Good question. I know why you ask. Tug of war is one of those controversial...

DANGER! Choking Hazard! Size Matters! Orbee Tuff Balls for Less!

Most of us who pitch an occasional ball or play sports think little about matching the diameter of the ball to fit our dogs. SIZE MATTERS! A medium or large dog should not play with any ball that could become lodged in their throats or stuck in their mouth. It’s rare, but I’ve known dogs who have choked to death while their owners watched. Balls that are just a bit too large for small...

Review:Dog Training Leash – Leather vs. Flat Nylon

This article has a dual purpose. 1) to point out features of leather and nylon dog training leashes; 2) to provide a direct link for those who want to purchase a leather dog training lead for the best price. There are many choices among dog equipment and supplies. Some tools are better for some situations. Over the years, I have refined my list of favorite dog training supplies. I used to shop online...

Terrier Tested: Interactive Foraging Dog Toys, Free Range Bullie, Gentle Leader, Sure Fit Harness & Supplies (Not Balls)

I have these dog goodies linked on this site so my clients can find the best items at the best prices! I mention many of these items during group and private dog training sessions. You can get these toys at many stores. I SHOP at AMAZON and SIT STAY for the best deals from reliable sources. My 10 year old Australian terrier,Bentley, loves each of these items (well, except for the head collar). Each...

Fire Hose Game: Simple Solution for Excited Dogs Jumping Up on Visitors

Sometimes we get so engrossed in stopping our dogs’ behaviors, we overlook the simple solutions. Friendly, jumping up on guests is the most common problem reported by my clients. Many dogs calm down after a few minutes, so this solution is for those guys, the dogs that are too excited to obey during the first few minutes, but do relax after their initial exuberance has passed! We’ve all read the...

Buy Canny Collar USA – Buy for $25.95 plus $6.95 shipping anywhere in USA.

Stop your dog from pulling! The Canny Collar is the first head collar that anyone can fit and use. If you can attach a buckle collar to your dog, you can fit the Canny Collar. Price is $25.95 plus a flat rate, USA shipping charge of $6.95. Click Here to Order a Canny Collar today! For years, I have suggested head collars for my clients.  Clients use the equipment to get the dog to perform the good...

Puppies for Thinkers – $7.95 Start Off Right! House Training – Play biting – Socialization – Food Choices – Crate Training

The purpose of this 70 page booklet is to provide new puppy owners with accurate information about house training, dog food choices, socialization, play biting, and meeting basic needs. I know, you are thinking, “There is information everywhere, hundreds of books to choose from and experts are on every corner.” Exactly! Everyone is an expert. That’s the problem. Pet supply store clerks, your...

Jump Start – Puppy & Dog Obedience Training Booklet – $4.95

Bentley, 9 week Australian Terrier, September 1999 Picture is Bentley, my Australian Terrier at 9 weeks. For puppies and dogs of all ages! Teach your puppy or dog very quickly using kind methods! Everyone who wants to use rewards based training methods to teach their new puppy or older dog will benefit from owning this 46 page booklet! How’s Bentley Jump Start is a “must have” for...

Door Knock Game- A Solution For Dogs That Bark and Attack the Door $.99

Cody, AKC Yorkshire Terrier You can teach a dog to come when you blow a whistle. You can teach a dog or puppy to come bump your fingers. You can teach the dog to come when you say “come” and when you say “here”. Dogs can learn multiple signals or cues that mean, “perform come behavior”. Does your dog bark and attack the door when people come to visit? If your dog...