Shih Tzu - Training Collar And Leash Is Basic Equipment

The leash and training collar is the most basic piece of equipment used in training a shih tzu or any dog. Using the lead and training collar properly is vital to successful shih tzu training. The training collar is designed to apply a specific amount of pressure each time the leash is tightened. The amount of pressure put on the leash controls the amount of pressure placed on the training collar,...

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Dog Behavior Training Articles

Dog Behavior Problems: Help! My dog is a nuisance when he misbehaves!

How many times have I hear fellow dog owners say, “I hate it when he barks non stop… or he utterly embarrassed me when he mounts people’s leg”. Dog owners usually have no problems to fill in tons of their...

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How To Avoid Bad Doggy Behavior, And Teach Your Puppy Some Manners

A poorly trained dog can embarrass its owner and offend other people - or even make them feel threatened. Teaching your dog some manners is just common-sense. You did it with your children and your parents...

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Biting & Nipping Behavior Can Kill Your Dog!

Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten by dogs each...

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Training your puppy - eliminating biting behaviors

Bringing home a new puppy is always an exciting time. Introducing the new puppy to the family should be fun for both yourself and your puppy. One of the first challenges, however, to the excitement of...

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Three Questions On Selecting A Dog Training Collar And Dog Behavior

Judy wrote to me with the following question: Hi, Adam! I enjoyed your website, but still need help choosing the right collar for my hard headed Jack Russell. She does go swimming to chase and catch my...

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Unique Male Dog Names: How to Pick Your Dog's Name

Giving your male dog the right name is very important. You will want to choose his name well because you and your dog are going to be companions for a long time. The name you select for your dog reflects on you, your dog, and your relationship. Some key considerations when selecting a unique male dog name are: * Choose a name that is easy to say and call out, preferably one or two syllables. * How does your dog behave? What is his personality? You wouldn't name a dog Chaos if he was sweet, gentle, and calm. * What are his breed, coat color, and size? For instance, you wouldn't name a Chihuahua...

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Understanding Dog Fleas: How Fleas Breed & Affect Your Dog's Health

Fleas belong to the insect order Siphonaptera. They are common pests and may attack many mammals, including man. They can be a year round problem because they infest not only pets but also the home of the owner. Because of this, treatment of the pet alone may only temporarily solve a flea infestation. Although many species of fleas feed primarily on one type of animal, the common cat and dog flea will readily take blood from a variety of animals, including man. Flea infestations of pets and their homes will most likely involve the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis and occasionally the dog flea,...

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