Do You Know Anything About The Carolina Dog Training Club?

I was looking at different options for an obedience class for my 6 month old boxer and i stumbled upon the CDTC website and it looks to me like a solid program but i havent been able to find any kind of reviews. Does anyone have any experience or heard anything about them? Here is […]

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Should Dog Training Be Mandatory?

I really think it should. We constantly hear about “bad daogs” and “bad breeds” but any dog whether it’s a Pit Bull or a Chihuahua has the potential to be nasty if not trained. Of course the damage a Pit can do is much worse than a Chi, but I firmly believe there are very […]

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Having Trouble Training Or Getting My Dog To Listen!?

Me and my husband recently adopted a dog from the human society. She is already a year and has had some previous training. She has problems with getting distracted, chewing up things, not listening when we say no, down, or stay. For the most part she does listen its just when she gets distracted by […]

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Dog Training Followup- Did I Do The Right Thing?

My dog has some anxiety issues and I posted a week ago about my roommate being too rough with his training- saying it’s “what Ceaser would do”. He decided last night that my dog liked his tennis ball too much so he took it away from him and wouldn’t let him touch it. He’d put […]

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What Are Some Techniques For House Training A Dog?

You didn’t tell us how old the dog is, but this works for any age, however, an older dog would need less frquent feedings and outings. Routine is the most important aspect of training. From the beginning, feed 4 times per day, at the same times, and put the bowl up in 5 minutes, or […]

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Effective House Training For A Adult Dog?

I have an adult dog about 7 years old. when ever he is alone in the home for more than a few hours will find a spot in the house and soil it. it is typically an out of the way spot that he never goes into ( like the spare bed room) He seems […]

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Is Crate Training My Dog Cruel?

Well, I am getting a pup in about a week and I hear crate training “works wonders” but I feel bad leaving the pup in a cage for hours while I’m at work. I would come home at lunch to take it out but I’d still feel bad. Any feedback?

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Interesting Dog Training Facts?

I am looking for a series of 20 interesting facts about dogs. I want facts that aren’t commonly known as well as facts that are interesting/amusing to read. Most of the facts should pertain in some way to dog training. Please write them in your own words–don’t copy and paste from websites or just provide […]

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Assistance Or “seeing Eye” Dog Training In S.e. Massachusetts?

I once heard of a program that “Trained” and socialized puppies in preparation for guide/assistance dog training. Puppies were placed in a home for up to a year where they would be socialized, taught basic obedience and house breaking etc by the host family… Does anyone have contact and information regarding such a program? I […]

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Training My Dog To Walk On The Leash?

He is a 1yr old lab. he was pulling terribly on leash. i got him a head collar. it works great. i don’t use the head collar, he still pulls but not a bad as before. What other training methods can i use so he wont pull? to be honest im not too concerned with […]

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