by DogSmith | Dec 18, 2012 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
‘Coming’ When Called Rules Rule 1: NEVER call your dog to you and then do something to him that he does not like. For example, do not call your dog to you and give him a bath if he hates having a bath. Avoid calling your dog to you and then clipping his nails. Do not...
by DogSmith | Mar 28, 2011 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
Dispelling the Canine Alpha Myth It is first important to understand some basics of canine social systems. Dogs live in social groups and they establish a social structure, called a hierarchy, within the group. This hierarchy or “pecking order” serves to maintain...
by DogSmith | Mar 22, 2011 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
Take a One Hour Test to Earn the AKC “Canine Good Citizen”™ Certificate. The AKC's Canine Good Citizen™ Program is designed to recognize dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. This rapidly growing nationally recognized program stresses responsible...
by DogSmith | Jan 7, 2011 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
Why the AKC Think You Should Train Your Dog "Centuries ago, when dogs were taken from the wild to serve as companions, early dog owners began the process of assuming responsibility for each dog’s care and training. Over time, dogs were trained to obey household rules...
