What’s the best dog training book? When’s a good age to begin training commands?

I just got a puppy and I am wondering what is the best dog training book available. I am looking for one that teaches me how to teach obedience and some trick that is an easy read. I am the owner of an adorable boxer puppy. Also, if anyone knows, whats a good age to start training. Shes almost 8 weeks and I am working on the sit command with treats but she seems to have no interest. She gets way to distracted. Thanks.

She’s still pretty young–it’s illegal to take a pup away from her mother before age 8-10 weeks. You’re starting out right with the "sit" command. Take some time and go to a book store and look at training books. Even one of those yellow and black "Dummie" books would be good, I bet. I don’t know if there is one for training dogs, but they have them for eveything else.

Can i put my dog in obedience school?

I have two beagles. boy and girl and they are both six years old. my girl beagle is very well trained and doesn’t run off. my boy beagle however jumps on counters to get food. runs out the front door when he see’s an opening and when i take them for walks he sometimes pulls … Continue reading

I am getting a new Mini Schnauzer today, do you have any advice and/or tips on house training her?

She is just a little over 1 year old. I want her to be house trained, the problem is my fiance is gone to college or work most of the time and I’m not going to be living there for another few weeks. Is it even possible to train her yet? Crate training! addthis_url = … Continue reading

Potty training tips when you are on the GO?

I’m about to start potty training again.. we stopped when we all got the flu! But now I have my own car again, and we arent home as much as we were before.. Any tips for the days when you are on the go??? We had a fairly small one piece blue potty that would … Continue reading

Dog Training – What are people more interested in, Training Puppies or Training Adult Dogs ?

Hey, I’m in the process of putting together a website full of free articles regarding dog training. One of my stupid New Year resolutions. I was going to concentrate on providing tips for people with problem dogs (mainly adults, because people love puppies). The feedback I have from friends is that I should target Puppy … Continue reading

Problems with rescue dog?

I rescued a springer spaniel mix about 3 years ago. I really like the dog and he is very loyal and nice to me. If I didn’t have children this would be the perfect dog. He becomes aggressive with young children (2-4 year olds) and our mail lady. He bit both of my children when … Continue reading

Can I use a dog crate just for house training?

Hi, I want to use a dog crate just to house train my puppy. Once it’s trained and integrated into the family I’m planing on removing the crate and replacing with a bed. Main reason is space needed for a cage to fit a fully grown Labrador. Is this ok, or will it cause confusion/ … Continue reading

Potty Training tips for a 22 month old?

I am 27 weeks pregnant with our second child and I want to start potty training my 22 month old. When we ask him if he wants to go potty he always says yes. I’m very nervous about potty training but I really want him mostly potty trained before the next one comes along. But, … Continue reading

How much should I charge for dog-training and sitter?

I’m an experienced dog trainer (I’ve fully trained my three dogs, as well as several of my friends dogs which included a pitbull, rottweiler, and german sheperd) and needing some extra cash for how everything is so expensive these days, I want to take up a part-time job of dog-training and sitting. How much should … Continue reading

I need help with chihuahua dog obedience training?(please!)?

I have 2 chihuahuas both 6months old. Whenever i come back home after being gone for so long they start jumping on me or after waking up, but they mainly do it to my mom. My mom used to pet them still and everything. But, now i told her to stop that because i really … Continue reading