Archive | Dog Training

Cesar Millan, born in 1969 in Sinaloa, Mexico grew up working with animals on his grandfather’s Sinaloa farm. He was called el Perrero, “the dog boy” because of how naturally he interacted with the dogs on his grandfather’s farm.   After illegally crossing the border into the Unites States when he was twenty-one years old, […]

If you have been thinking about training your dog, whether at home or through a professional, you want to use the right process so in the end, you have a well-mannered canine that follows commands. Although training is provided for a number of reasons, this article focuses on some of the more common dog training […]

Border collies and Australian Cattle Dogs are bred to herd cattle. Other breeds can be trained for cattle herding but the Australian Cattle Dog and Border collie are the most prevalent.   They are naturally smart and their intelligence increases every time they learn something new. Cattle dogs should be trained at a young age […]

A career in dog training can be very rewarding and lucrative if you go into it with the knowledge and respect required for a field of work that involves animals and people.   Many individuals who have considered or started a career in dog training are surprised by how people-based the work can be. When […]

One of the most popular methods of training dogs today is through special camps. These dog training camps are similar in concept to traditional training schools yet they offer something unique.   Usually, dogs that go through this type of training learn faster because they receive more attention and concentrated training, but are also provided […]

Dogs are going to be dogs, which for most, means some degree of annoyance. Although dogs sometimes dig, get into trash, and bark, having a dog that goes from normal dog behavior to one misbehaving is simply not enjoyable to own.   Unfortunately, some people choose to get rid of an animal when it comes […]

Almost everyone, whether a dog owner or not, is aware of the basic dog training commands used but because they make being a pet owner more enjoyable but also keep the dog safer, it is worth going over them again.   Interestingly, even newly written bestselling books on dog training often cover these five primary […]

The number of dog training DVDs on the market is astounding.  Today, you can find DVDs for dogs pertaining to potty training, field training, obedience training, watch and guard dog training, trick training, and the list goes on.   Obviously, the first thing would be to determine the type of training you are most interested […]

With so many different approaches to dog training, if you are considering having your canine trained by a professional, there would be definite things to consider. In many cases, professional dog training is the ideal solution whether for obedience, show, field trials, search and rescue, assistance, therapy, or protection.   Of course, you would need […]

The best dog trainers in the world have secrets to their success. Although there are standard methods involved with training of all types, there are also hidden tips that many trainers prefer not to leak out. However, we conducted research and found some great information that can make dog training more effective.   This means […]