Dog Blog

…………………………………………………………………….. Lately I’ve been trying not to depend on training collars while walking my mutt Ace. I walked him on a flat collar all week, focusing on my energy, my voice and treats to get him to do what I want. And even though we’ve wa ...

…………………………………………………………………….. Whenever my dog comes when called, he should always know he’s a good boy. Coming to me should always be a positive experience for Ace, right up there with winning the lottery. Most dog owners know that, but it’s easy to ge ...

A dog that makes eye contact with her owner will have better focus and will pay attention better. Some people prefer to teach the command “watch me” or “watch.” I have never taught my dog the “watch me” command because I don’t think I should have to tell him to pay attention. He should always pay attention, especially if I’ve said his name or told him to do something. I ...

It is possible to get your dog to have good behavior by using kindness, compassion and respect, according to dog trainer Paul Owens. Owens is a dog trainer and best-selling author who teaches step-by-step methods to train a dog or puppy through positive reinforcement. He never uses choke, prong or shock collars. I watched the DVD, The Dog Whisperer: Beginning and Intermediate Dog Training, which is presented by Owens ...