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23 Jul 2009Who wouldve thought 20 years ago one person can make a video with nothing but a phone and have it seen by hundreds of thousands of people on the other side of the world? Technology, you cant beat it so you might as well join in on it. Many dog owners are already producing, directing and even starring in their own animal training video. Thats alright, but out of the thousands of dog training videos out there, how can anybody separate the best from the pack?
In: Pets
2 Jul 2009The fastest, easiest, most effective approach is to recreate the undesired situation in a controlled setting, and correctly use sound distractions with praise to erase the misbehavior. Dogs can learn or unlearn almost anything in four properly conducted repetitions.
In: Pets
20 Jun 2009Owning a dog has been proven to be just as effective as taking anti-depressants, thus relieving you of feelings of depression and loneliness. Another medical fact is a lower blood pressure, and a reduction in stress. Nothing on earth tops the love and companionship of owning a dog. There are a few things to consider though, and that is dog behavior problems that might spring up. It could be anything from digging up your yard, destroying your stuff by chewing, wetting the floors, and maybe even barking all night.
Studies show that pet ownership helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure and fends off feelings of loneliness and depression. While nothing can top the love and companionship of a dog, there are some unpleasant dog behavior problems that just won’t do – from barking all night to wetting the floor to chewing on your shoes when you’re not looking.
Does this sound familiar? You take your dog for a walk, and it pulls so hard on the leash it ends up walking on 2 legs instead of 4? It doesn’t have to be that way. Beagles in particular are prone to following scents, but it doesn’t mean training is an impossible task. Take it from a beagle owner, follow these 6 training tips and you’re well on your way to a happy, well-trained dog:
