16 August 2019
When you get a puppy you are going to want to start with puppy obedience training right away. While your puppy may seem so young, you may be surprised to learn that even young puppies can pick things up quickly. However, you should start with the basics. After your puppy gets good with the basic obedience commands, then you can move on to the fun ones, like "roll over" or "
16 July 2019
The wealth of resources that you can find today in the form of books and videos often makes it possible to successfully train your dog to behave in a manner that you find appropriate. There's nothing wrong with attempting to train your pet yourself, but if you find that you're struggling to do so, you'll want to involve a professional right away. Find an experienced dog trainer in your community and contact him or her to discuss your animal's behavioral issues, and then set up a session to see what progress the trainer can make with the pet.
24 May 2019
If you suffer from a medical condition such as epilepsy, diabetes, or PTSD, you may find help with a medical alert dog. These dogs are different than guide dogs for the blind or hearing dogs for the deaf in that they are trained to sense a change in a scent before you experience a medical emergency. Diabetes alert dogs will warn their handlers of low or high blood sugar before it gets to the dangerous point, epilepsy alert dogs will warn of an oncoming seizure so the handler can get to a safe place, and PTSD alert dogs will alert the handler to an increase in stress or fear and then try to relax them.
30 April 2019
Service dogs are highly trained canines that can help people who have disabilities. Some common types of service dogs include mobility assistance dogs, seizure response dogs, therapy dogs, psychiatric service dogs, and seeing-eye dogs. Of course, these dogs are not born will the skills to be a service dog--they must go through extensive training. Whether you are interested in having a service dog for yourself or a family member or you are interested in training a dog who will then become the companion of a stranger, having your dog attend service dog training school is a must.