Dog Training: Hand Signals

Teaching your dog a new trick can be frustrating. As with most new things, repetition is the key. If you don't use a new trick for an extended amount of time, the dog will likely forget what to do. While dogs can easily become bored unless bribed, it is...

Training a 2-month-old puppy sets the foundation for a dog's behavior. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Complete Dog Care Manual, an 8-week-old puppy can begin learning basic commands, social behavior and...

The Toy Poodle is a very intelligent dog that is usually fairly easy to train. The most important thing you can do is to understand this dog's personality. They love people, and are generally very perky and happy. But they can become timid and even...

The Pekingese is a wonderful, small family dog that can also be a good watchdog for your household. But don't let the size fool you: These dogs are brave and independent. That means that, if you don't take control early in the relationship and establish...

The doberman pinscher is a very people-oriented breed that is also easy to train. Many people assume this animal is naturally vicious, which is not true. They are very devoted to family and that loyalty makes them protective. The key is to be able to...