#dog-training tag

Tim Dowling: the dog is destroying the lawn, but I need to catch her red-pawed

Teaching dogs unwanted behaviors is harder than teaching good behaviors.

Why Do People Use Outdated Dog Training Methods?

Reward-based training methods are more effective and safer than aversive methods for dogs.

Dog Training Reframed: Fun, Enriching, and Lifelong

Basic manners classes should actually be just the beginning; they should provide a person and their dog with skills to build upon and take into the real world.

Pets

NYC startup

fromBusiness Insider

My first dog was a handful, so I built the training app of my dreams. It became a $20 million business - and we're still growing.

Natalia Shahmetova created Woofz, the dog training app, to address modern training needs, overcoming significant challenges like budget issues and gender bias.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Lopez: Months later, our pets still bear the costs of our fires

Dogs see the world in patterns. That's how we're able to train them, said Langan, who advises clients who lost their homes to establish new routines for their pets.

Pets

fromLos Angeles Times

Dog trainer, girlfriend covered up deaths of at least 11 dogs, police say. They face felony charges

Two individuals are facing felony charges for causing the deaths of at least 11 dogs in their care.

fromDoggodigest

10 Dog Problems Every New York City Pet Parent Understands - Doggodigest

Life with a dog in New York City is a mix of joy and chaos, where navigating crowds and limited green spaces presents unique challenges for pet owners.

NYC parents

fromZDNET

I replaced my AirTag with an advanced GPS dog tracker for weeks - here's my verdict now

The Petcube GPS Tracker offers pet owners peace of mind with location tracking and recall reinforcement features.

Alternative medicine

Struggling With Your Dog's Behavior? Don't Use Aversives

Reward-based training is endorsed as safer and more effective than aversive methods like shock and prong collars.

Consult a veterinarian for behavioral concerns, as medical issues can contribute to a dog's behavior.

The Dog Collar Conundrum

From the moment a dog becomes a pet, the collar is part of her new reality. It is the primary marker that this dog "belongs" to someone: the collar holds ID tags with names, phone numbers, and addresses, and it lets strangers know that a wandering pup isn't lost to the world-just misplaced.

Parenting

fromNature

People and dogs team up to protect sea turtles in Cabo Verde

Conservation efforts in Cabo Verde successfully reduced turtle poaching significantly through trained dogs aiding in law enforcement.

fromMail Online

Experts reveal nine-part formula to help your pet live their best life

Understanding a dog's happiness requires a personalized approach based on their unique personality.

A dog's happiness is influenced by calmness, sleep, nutrition, and mental stimulation.

Parenting

fromNew York Post

I'm a dog trainer - here's one thing you should NEVER do to your pup in front of your baby

Parents should be cautious about their children's interactions with dogs to ensure safety.

fromScary Mommy

Does Your Dog Or Cat Actually Know Their Name? Kind Of, Vets Say

Pets don't understand their names in the same way humans do; for dogs and cats, their name signals that something important is about to happen.

Pets

UK news

fromMail Online

Vets SLAM Yungblud for featuring dog in prong collar in music video

Yungblud faces criticism for featuring a dog in a prong collar in his latest music video.

fromwww.theguardian.com

It's all about tone of voice': three dog trainers on how to beat behavioural problems

Firstly, make sure that you have got the right equipment, says Graeme Hall, AKA The Dogfather, a dog trainer, presenter of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly and author of Does My Dog Love Me?

Pets

fromwww.theguardian.com