Articles in the 'Dog Training' Category

Dog Training Commands

A well-trained dog is a happy dog and it makes you a happy owner too. Get your dog training started today with this article by JoAnn Poppie. Learn some essential dog training commands here and then experiement by adding your own!

Train Your Dog For A Happy Life

Having a dog is great.  Having the right dog is even greater.  But training your dog makes all the difference! If you’ve already come via the video post, just scroll down for the article. You’ve found your dog and brought it home…. You’ve done your homework, and decided on your dog.  It’s a perfect match for your lifestyle. You’ve bought

Training Your Dog For Hallowe’en?

How Hallowe’en and dog training go together and what you should do to prepare. Why training your dog where to do something is just as important as what to do and when to do it. A guest article by experienced dog trainer JoAnn Poppie.

Dog Training Essentials – Firmness Patience, Consistency, Reward

This article is about what I see as the 4 key essentials of successful dog training. Though I am not a dog trainer, I like to learn. Here I’m sharing some of my own thoughts and experience on what my dogs have taught me over the years.

When Should Dog Training Start?

“When should I start my dog training?” is one of the most frequently asked questions that dog trainers get. In this guest article, long standing dog trainer JoAnne Poppie shares her thoughts on when to start and the 3 key areas to start with.

Quick Dog Training Tips – Barking In The Car

Constant barking in the car is extremely tiresome – and deafening. Your dog’s getting too much mental stimulation from all the sights flashing past. So here’s a quick training tip to stop all that noise, but make sure you have a passenger and do this safely. Find out more.

Quick Dog Training Tips – Using A Tether System

Are visits from friends and relatives are being turned into a mad dog fest by an over-enthusiastic mutt? Introducing the tether system as a temporary training aid to overcome the problem. It’s not difficult to ‘install’. All you need then is patience and consistency to complete your dog’s transformation.

Quick Dog Training Tips – Nipping And Biting

Do you have a dog which still play nips and play bites even though it’s grown up? Play nipping is a nuisance and can get out of hand, plus reduce your circle of friends! So here’s a quick tip for handling play biting and nipping (mouthing) at home.

Quick Dog Training Tips – Dealing With Jumping Up

Do you have a dog that jumps up at people? Well this very quick dog training tip from a friend of mine might solve your problems quickly and humanely. It worked on her Whippet, so why not give it a go?

Quick Dog Training Tips – Stress Is The Training Killer

Stress is the training killer. If you’re stressed about a problem or issue with your dog, the dog gets it too, and it makes training more difficult. Find out more about how you communicate with your dog without knowing and why learning to relax makes all the difference.