What should I do with my dog *before* we go to a dog training class so that she pays more attention?

ann mWe have a 7 month old beagle/coonhound mix and going to beginner classes for training. The trainer said we should exercise her alot before going to class. We don’t want to tire her out too much…but will try more next week….see if it helps. Are there any other suggestions besides tire the dog out? Thanks ... Read More

What is the cheapest but good dog training company?

GSDMANIm 13 and I tried to potty train my dog but he peed where I wanted him to pee for only 1 week now hes starting to pee everywhere again. I need a trainer that is good at potty training dogs. ... Read More

Has anyone used Stan Rawlinson for dog training?

LysalI have a 9 month old beagle with behavioural problems, My partner has suggested sending her on a dog training residentual course, I want to use a dog whisperer and was wondering if anyone has any experience with either, particularly the dog whisperer listed above. ... Read More

Can anyone suggest a site with tips on dog training?

fleshHave a lab puppy. Need some tips. He’s house trained, that wasn’t hard. But I’m having trouble with him nipping peoples hands while playing. It’s not fear biting or even a bite. when you play with him he will nip at your hands. Tail wagging and all that .Friendly dog I just don’t want him putting teeth on people. ... Read More

Small Dog Training Techniques

by Lee Dobbins One of the most effective ways to train smaller dog breeds is by using rewards based dog training techniques. This is because the smaller dogs are too tiny for collar correction types of training and they could become injured. This training also works for larger breeds and is the recommended type of training that has been used to train generations of dogs. Reward training is used for many purposes. Along with police and military wo... Read More

Am I the only one who got ripped off with Nancy Richards\’ dog training institute?

sherritasworldShe promises all the answers to really good issues with obedience training for cairn terriers and dogs in general but she didn’t have ANYTHING anybody that’s ever seen a dog wouldn’t already know! I am constantly being bombarded with advertisements for the very information I paid her for! She brags a 120 Day “no questions asked” refund policy but won’t refund or answer emails. Am I the only on... Read More

Does anyone have any tips for training your dog to walk withouth needing a lead/leash?

KattyTeeWe’ve had a lot of dogs in my family. We’re about to get a new one. We’ve never been able to train our dog to walk without a lead, mainly because we’ve never trusted the dog to stay with us, so we haven’t had the courage to walk wihtout one. How do people generally train dogs to walk obediently? ... Read More

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