Month: May 2014

I am about to own a pitbull mix in about a week depending whether or not if im ready for it. I currently live in a 1 bedroom apartment (people say I am crazy by choosing a pit mix due to my living conditions). This will be my 1st dog but I have trained with k9 units for the past […]

A month ago we adopted a dog. She is 5months old. The only time she is in her crate is when I’m at work or we are going somewhere. At first she didn’t pee in her crate. But the last couple weeks she has been peeing in her crate. When I put her in there and go to leave she […]

yes i have heard it before dogs are den animals, but those "den" places don’t have doors, locks or bars. shouldn’t your entire home be a safe enough place for your dog? or at least one room that they feel best at? i have a 13 year old lab and a 2 year old huskey and we never put one […]

My brother wants to adopt a 3y GSD male who was Schutzhund trained and working as a guard dog, but do to thyroid problems needed to be retired. I used to work with Schutzhund trained dogs, but I am no expert and honestly with the company I used to work with I learned far more what you shouldn’t do with […]

We have two dogs and recently hired a trainer for a one-on-one session in our home with both dogs. However, I’m wondering if he can help all of their issues. The 11 year old male German/Belgian Shepherd needs; On-leash skills, Off-leash skills, Stop barking on command, Sit, stay, lay down immediately upon command. 10 month old GSD/Malamute female needs; On-leash […]

which is safer for dog – i’ve had black epoxy crate and dog has eaten paint. want to replace and want to know which is safer – galvanized or chrome coated and why? are either toxic to dog? thanks for the input.

Hello, my daughter is a dog groomer and manages the kennel as well. The owner of a 3 year old pit bull was abandoned at the kennel where she works. This dog was trained to attack certain breeds and it’s very unsafe to walk the dog. One dog was attacked and had to be hospitalized. My daughter asked the ower […]

My sister-in-law has taken training courses with her Brittany. She asked her trainer how to train her dog to not go on their second floor. Her trainer told her when her dog gets upstairs to go get him by the collar, to drag him down the stairs and when she is half way down to simply push her dog down […]

I need to know What size crate should you buy for a Maltipoo??

I know there are different training methodologies and styles. What I am wondering is what exactly IS dog training? When does it start? When does it end? Is it for the dog or the owner? Is it for both? Who needs training more, the dog or the owner? Please understand, I’m not asking about housebreaking or crate training. I’m asking […]

Do any of you have stories of how you became a professional dog trainer? Also, could anyone point me to any websites or recommend any specific classes or seminars? I live in Orlando,FL if that matters. I’m only 14 years old so I have plenty of time to sort this out. I just want to know the steps you take […]