Month: December 2013

And I do NOT mean a dog trainer or vet!

I asked a question a few minutes ago and got some heated responses criticizing my trainer and her methods! The issue of dog training seems to be a hot topic of debate. So, I’m curious. How do you believe dogs should be trained? What "method" do you prefer? Personally, I believe in pure and simple classical conditioning. It’s not a […]

I just got two new kitties. They were found in an outdoor shed at our neighbors house and we decided to take two home so they wouldn’t be lonely while they adjusted. We intend for them to be outdoor cats once they are grown and we have taken time to adapt them and once they are up to date on […]

Hi, i want to look into becoming a dog trainer, i love dogs and really dont know any other jobs id prefer than being a dog trainer. I have had many dogs over the years and have trained many dogs. I already know the basics, but i want to become a properly trained certifiable dog trainer. i wanna know what […]

Every dog training guide I see talks about hitting your dog. Ok, I like my shoes in one piece like anyone else, but I am not going to inflict corporal punishment on my dog. So what are the options?

i’ve been reading about dog crates, and are these the metal "cages" or are they the plastic ones with the metal door?? Also how often do you use it for your dogs? some people say no more than 3 hours, but what about night time, is it ok to put the dog in a "crate" for the whole night while […]

I know of ABC, I want to look into becoming a professional dog trainer. Thank you for your answers.

I have two male dogs, Both puppies 1 being 5 months the other 3. Just recently my oldest who is a Siberian Husky has started marking his territory around my house. I’ll catch him hiking his leg and peeing on the side of my couch, the other dogs crate and even my daughters toys. Both the dogs are house trained […]