We train a German Shepherd the same way we train any dog. Using the basic commands: heel, sit, down, come, wait, place, off and out to give us the foundation to expand on in different situations and around more difficult distractions.
Exercise is important for this breed and the more structured the better. (more…)
Remote E-Collar Training is often a misunderstood training tool for owners and trainers. Here is a list of some basic misconceptions when it comes to using remote E-Collar training for your dog.
You can’t use one on a small dog:
Quality E-Collars are used differently than bark collars or invisible fence collars. We use them to “teach” dogs how to “do” something and not as a punisher. With quality collars like Dogtra or Technologies, it is easy to find just the right level so that the dog works without discomfort. So, yes they are safe on small dogs as well as big dogs.
There are four primary types of canine intestinal worms that can infect your dog. They are Hookworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms, and Whipworms.
Hookworms attach themselves to the wall of the intestine and feed on the dog’s blood. Adult worms lay eggs that are passed with the dog’s feces. In 1-3 weeks the eggs hatch and the larvae are released. Dogs can be infected by ingesting the larvae from contaminated soil or water, eating infected wildlife, through the skin, from nursing, or by being passed from a pregnant bitch to her puppies.
Teaching your dog the meaning of language and commands is a major part of owner and dog communication. You can train your dog using his name before a command as in “Joe Come” or even use his name as encouragement after calling him but his name itself should never be used alone as the command.
Say for instance, you always call your dog’s name, “Joe”, to get him to come to you. The word “Joe” has now taken on the meaning of the command “Come”.
Get to know the dog training tools we use. Each dog is different so we like to have options. We use all the training tools below but not on every dog. Dogs trained with us will go home with the option that works best for the dog and owner.
Headhalters can take some time for a dog to acclimate to the feel and pressure on the
muzzle but once the dog has settled into the headhalter it can be used to guide a dog into heel position and keep him there. Care should be taken to avoid harm to the dog’s neck by not forcing the dog’s head sideways or downward into an unnatural position.
Dog behavioral problems can be very frustrating to dog owners, learn what it takes to have a well mannered dog…
There’s a lot of talk about Leadership and how to dominate your dog. That’s Not what we want you to think of in terms of Leadership. Effective leadership is taking the role of the decision maker, the food provider, the caretaker. As a dog owner you are already making decisions for your dog on a daily basis. Such things as when it’s time to get up or when your dog goes outside.
