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Training Your Dog To Save a Life In Water
Occasionally watching Animal Planet does have its advantage. You can really learn how to train your dog for different situations. There was a program on in August, 2005 about a dog that loved to swim in a nearby lake. Whenever the dog left the house, you would find him in the water. The dog would just wade in the water for hours. The family would...

Why Train Your Dog?
Understanding the manner in which dogs evolved, and how dogs interact with each other, is very important to understanding how to properly train your dog to be a devoted, loyal companion. Originally, dogs were probably orphaned wolf pups adopted by early humans. These wild dogs probably learned to perform behaviors that their human protectors...

Train Your Dog To Be Your Frisbee Playing Buddy
On the surface playing Frisbee with your dog may seem like just a bit of fun, but this activity actually holds other benefits as well. 1. Certain breeds are accustomed to an active lifestyle, so, when they are forced to remain idle, they tend to create interesting diversions to entertain themselves. Unfortunately, their idea of fun may be...


Positive Dog Training Techniques
There are many different dog training techniques that are out there today. Many people often don't realize that dog training courses often utilize different dog training techniques. Some of these dog training techniques work better than others. Whether you are going to a dog training course or if you are doing the dog training yourself......

How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer
1.) Versatility— A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog’s temperament. Every dog is different, and some dogs respond better to certain approaches. What works for a Rottweiler won’t necessarily work for a Poodle. 2.) Experience— I know people who have been driving an automobile for 30 years...

Three Questions On Selecting A Dog Training Collar And Dog Behavior
Judy wrote to me with the following question: "Hi, Adam! I enjoyed your website, but still need help choosing the right collar for my hard headed Jack Russell. She does go swimming to chase and catch my ducks in our pond, she chases cars, and she sometimes sneaks up behind visitors and bites them on the leg. She does not listen at all when she...



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Dog training classes offered
The Leavenworth Parks and Recreation is offering a fall session of dog training classes beginning Saturday.

Dog Training Ranch Needs Financial Help After Fire
A facility that trains service dogs is trying to get back on its feet after a fire Tuesday night.

Dog shelter falls victim to land fight in Queen Creek
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. - A land fight in Queen Creek is putting a dog shelter out of business and now the race is on to find new homes for all of the resident pups. Sheila Lyengar owns Lotus Dog Training and Boarding, and the adjacent rescue shelter.  Over the last seven years, she’s placed 600 rescued dogs in new homes in the East Valley.  Last winter, Lyengar bought a three acre dilapidated ...