Facts about Dog Agility and Equipment

Dog agility trials are becoming more and more popular the world over. They began in England, as so many good things, do, but agility fever quickly spread all over the globe. Now there are clubs and events everywhere that there are dogs. Some clubs include the Kennel Club (in the U. K. ), the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA), the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Agility Association of...

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Dog Kennel Training

There is great controversy about dog kennel training. Many believe that cages, kennels and crates are today's answer to quick convenient punishment. Although not as much controversy as there is about dog collars that choke a dog and give them electric shocks. Many dogs find comfort in their own place and some find quite strange places to call their own- the washing basket, the tumble drier, the bottom...

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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 the new puppy, is curbing inappropriate puppy behaviors. Preventing biting and mouthing Biting and mouthing is a common activity for many young puppies and dogs. Puppies naturally bite and mouth each other when playing with siblings, and they extend this behavior to their human companions. While other puppies have thick skin, however, humans do not, so it is important to teach your puppy what is...

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Dog training - Leash/collar training

There are many different styles of dog training, and finding the one that works best for you is important for creating a dog that is a talented, loyal and faithful member of the family. All successful methods of dog training work to reinforce the relationship between dog and handler, and the foundation of any successful training program is getting the respect of the dog. Fortunately, dogs are wired by nature to seek out leaders, and to follow the direction of those leaders. This article focuses on one of the most popular methods of dog training - the so called leash collar style of training. Other...

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