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Dog Training: Should You Pay For Lessons?

When training a dog or puppy, there are two different ways to approach the task. The first, and probably most popular, is to try and train the dog yourself using a standard reward scheme of training (for example, if the dog performs a trick successfully, he gets a small treat). Many owners enjoy this kind of training, and it does have its benefits. Firstly, both you and your dog friend will be able to learn at your own pace and go over things that you’re finding particularly difficult. You’ll be able to partake of the lessons in the comfort of ...

Can You Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?

The phrase “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” has become popular usage in everyday situations, usually used to refer to people or animals that are set in their ways. It is, however, a phrase that is often wondered by many people with older dogs –it is easy to take the saying quite literally, with many people genuinely wondering if it is possible to teach an older canine new tricks. So – is it? The simple answer is that the phrase is incorrect; it is absolutely possible to teach an older dog new tricks. Just like human beings, a dog’s ...

Crate Training – For The Good of All

The practice of crate training a dog or puppy has been established for several years now, yet still remains a hot topic for debate amongst dog owners and canine experts. The main point of contention seems to be that some regard crate training as rather cruel to the dog, while others see it as a necessary evil when it comes to dog ownership in the 21st century. Crate training in itself is relatively simple. A dog owner will purchase a good-sized metal crate – often described by the denominators as a cafe – which the dog is trained to use. The ...