Many people get nervous when they have to travel with their pets, but traveling with your dog can be a very rewarding experience for both of you. If you are planning a trip by car, the first thing you need to do is to get your dog used to riding...

When new trainers first get started, they tend to make a lot of mistakes in their techniques and how the approach the training process. There are a few mistakes that are fairly common among most trainers and we shall make these ten mistakes the subject of this discourse. Mistake number...

Puppies are super cute and so much fun to have around. They are filled with energy and curious about everything around them. It is your job as a responsible pet owner to puppy proof your house to make it safe from them and to protect your belongings. The first thing...

Socializing your pet to accept new animals into the household is not always an easy task. We all read the biblical account of Noah and his Ark and wondered just how he got the animals to survive in the ark together for five minutes let alone 40 days and nights...

For many dog owners, how to keep their dog warm during the cold winter is a big concern. Luckily for them, there are many ways to do this. If your dog is small, has short hair, or is older, you may want to consider purchasing a jacket to help keep...

As a new dog owner and trainer, you may find yourself a bit overwhelmed at first. Do not be discouraged by this. It is quite common and shows a healthy concern for your pets well being. This being said there are a few very simple rules to remember when training...

For many of us, when our dogs are ill, it is often quite difficult to know whether or not their condition warrants a trip to the emergency room. In an emergency, the first thing you should know is where to take your dog. Many veterinarians offer 24 hour emergency service...

In the previous article, we discussed how to typecast your dog for personality traits. Know that you have taken the time to study the animal and decide what traits they possess and which are not so strong, you are ready to put this knowledge to use in training. This type...