If you want to learn about how to train a dog to sit then read this article. The sit command is one of the easier commands to train you dog but first this article will talk a bit about some overall training techniques that all dog owners should be aware of.
When training your dog to sit (or any other training command) you must reward your dog every time she does what she is supposed to do. Rewards are very important in the early part of training. So when you are training your dog to sit you must reward him every time she does. Once your dog regularly obeys the command, you can slowly withdraw the …

The German Shepherd’s original purpose was herding sheep. It came from several different breeds of sheepdogs. The versatility of this dog evolved as people realized how smart it really is and that its build could be put to better use. It learns fast, very intelligent, making it easy to train and learn commands.
A large and solid frame makes this pooch suitable as a guard dog and even an attack dog. In the aesthetic sense, it’s beautiful. Some choose this breed for its good looks. You can often see police checkpoints with German Shepherds present. Here they utilize the dog’s great sense of smell, allowing it sniff your luggage or vehicles in search of prohibited or …

Dog training has evolved so much that it’s become extremely easy to forget the basics. Below you’ll find 8 tips to help you get much better results when training your dog.
1. Change the Way Your Train Your Dog
Mix up when and where you train your dog. Try spending 15 minutes with your dog in the morning instead of 15 at night. A change of scenery always keeps things interesting for you and your dog and you will get better results.
2. Stay Positive!
Always make sure you are up-beat and positive when training your dog. Your dog will feed off this positive energy and will be more willing to learn new things – he will learn faster …

Many people become wary of commercial brands of dog food. Not knowing what kinds of chemicals are used in the processing methods as well as exactly what meats are classed as ‘by products’, and especially since the recent dog food recalls, they sometimes decide against feeding this food to their dogs. Instead they choose to make their own dog food. However this requires some research and the correct amounts of everything that a dog needs.
It might be a good idea to devise a weekly menu for your dog. This enables you to vary his food, provide him different flavors and give him a rotation of the right nutrients so that he will be getting a …

Boston Terriers are gentle, very intelligent and well-mannered little dogs who would love to be part of the family. But do you know that these little creatures can actually bring piles and piles of lawsuit?
Our society is surrounded with laws, rules and policies that must be carried out to maintain peace and harmony among people. Do you think your neighbor will not react when Fifi is using their front yard to do his thing? Would it be okay to your guests if Fluffy is the one in-charge of the welcome committee on your kid’s 3rd birthday party? Jumping on the kids once they stepped in your door step or worst mauling a 2-year old kid?
To …

Regular dental care is important for all dogs, but small sized dogs or toy breeds like Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese, Pomeranians, and other similar breeds have special dental requirements that must be considered.
Most veterinarians report that progressive levels of dental disease is the most common issue seen in the clinic. Unfortunately, plaque buildup and gingivitis can lead to not only tooth loss but can also allow hazardous levels of bacteria into the bloodstream, potentially causing damage to other organs like the heart and kidney.
Small breeds add additional problems into the equation. First, their mouths are considerably smaller than larger breeds. Secondly, small breeds often eat soft canned food or people food which sticks to the teeth …

If you’re curious to know whether your dog is pregnant or not, you have to do certain steps to find out for sure.
Pregnancy has its symptoms. And if you have noticed all of them on your pet, then high are the chances that they would deliver puppies real soon. Have you noticed the dog heat symptoms in your pet? Does your pet recently have the need to mate with male dogs?
Dogs aged 6 to 12 months would go through what is called the heat cycle. This is when they reach sexual maturity. When they mated during the heat season, which normally lasts for 21 days, the dogs are surely going to be pregnant. Even …

Search dog training plays a very important role in our society. Search dogs are commonly used during search and rescue missions, where the goal is to use the dogs scent to find a missing person.
The dog that is used most commonly for this purpose is the Bloodhound. These dogs have the strongest sense of smell compared to any other dog. The second best is the Basset Hound, but they are rarely used for this purpose because their short stature does not allow them to move as quickly through rough terrain. The long ears of a Bloodhound play an important role by stirring up the scent when they have their nose to the ground. The wrinkles …