Establishing trust with your dog
If your dog runs across the street after a squirrel, your heart is in your throat out of fear of him getting hit by a car. When he...
Ten keys to successful training
1) Be patient: All dogs learn at different speeds and often don't grasp concepts as quickly as we think they should. Be patient with your...
Dog's hearing
Dogs are more sensitive to sound than humans are. Sounds that can barely be heard by us at a given distance can be detected by dogs that...
Importance of routine for a dog
If you do things the same way over and over, a dog learns what to expect and is reassured by this. Your dog will be happier and more...
Dog eyesight
In comparison with out human ability to see, a dog's sense of sight is less well- developed. Its vision is not as detailed as ours, and...
Dogs live in the world of scent
Sight is our primary sense, and we learn most about our world with out eyes. In dogs, however, the sense of smell is far more important,...
When to take a puppy home
Opinions vary as tot he best age for a puppy to leave it's mother and littermates. The advantages of its staying in the litter have to be...
A healthy puppy
If you have decided that you have the time and patience for a puppy, you want to make sure you choose a pup that's going to be fit and...
Choosing the right dog
Before becoming a dog owner, make sure that the family is willing to care for your new pet. Feeding, playing, exercise, grooming and...
Leaders and followers
In the dog world, you are either a leader or a follower. This pack mentality comes from the wolves that are the ancestors of today's...
