Articles tagged: "dog trainers"

1: What Makes a Great Rescue Dog?

Rescue dogs are frequently used to aid in finding missing people, whether in avalanche areas or in the forest, since they have such a fine sense of smell. Just one dog can do the work of nearly two dozen rescue workers, by covering the same amount of ground in a fraction of the time and far more thoroughly.

2: What to Do For a Dog with Separation Anxiety

Just like people, dogs have separation anxiety. As for what causes it, there are many. As a result, the dog and the owner can have quite the difficult experience.

3: Aggressive Dogs – Can They Be Re-Trained?

Having an aggressive dog is not only a problem to the dog owner, but also to other people You will never know when your dog may attack or injure someone

4: Dogs in Hospitals - How They are Used in Patient Therapy

It is said that a dog is a man 's best friend. And today, with the implementation of animal assisted therapy in hospitals, there is no better example for this saying. Therapists, doctors and mental health professionals are making use of dogs to help in the recovery of patients in one way or another.

5: How to Become a Dog Trainer

Have you ever wondered how you can become a professional dog trainer? Many paths lead to this career. Some are faster, others slower. Some are expensive, others economical. Let’s look at the possibilities.

6: Head Halters: Management or Training Tool?

When training dogs, many people wonder if the head halter is a good choice. Here are some thoughts on how you can train your dog with a halter. Halters are not just for management anymore.

7: Dominance in Dogs…Does It Really Exist?

Many a time have I seen my submissive Rat Terrier playfully grab my dominant Doberman Pinscher by the throat, or bite his rear hock as he’s walking away. She’ll also steal a bone right out from under him if he’s not careful. How is this possible if dominance and submission are absolute?