How Much Do Dog Trainers Make?
The average hourly pay for dog trainers is about $12, with some trainers getting paid as little as $7.50 while others getting as much as $30. The annual pay including salary, commissions, overtime, and other cash incentives ranges between $20,000 to $60,000 with an average of $30,500. In this profession, pay increases as one’s years of […]
Read MoreHouse Training An Adult Dog
More and more people are getting the message that it is better to get an adult dog from the shelter than a puppy which was bred in a puppy mill. Sometimes these adult dogs have not been properly house-trained. In fact, this could be one of the reasons they were taken to the shelter in […]
Read MoreIs It Ever Too Late To Train A Dog?
Rather than buy a new puppy, many responsible new dog owners re-home a dog from a shelter. Often, they quickly realize that their new dog hasn’t been properly trained. They then ask themselves “Can I teach an old dog new tricks?” In other words is my dog too old to train. The answer to this question is NO. […]
Read MoreStop Your Dog Barking At The Door Bell
Some dogs bark uncontrollably when the doorbell rings. It is annoying for the owner and can be scary for the visitor. Understanding why your dog is behaving this way is a first step to stopping it. Why do Dogs Bark when The Doorbell Rings?Different dogs bark at the doorbell for different reasons. Sometimes it can […]
Read MoreWhy Your Dog Won’t Come When Called
One of the most important commands you can teach your dog is to come when he is called. It is frustrating to let your dog off the leash so that he can enjoy himself only to be be ignored when it is time to catch him and go home. There are a number of reasons why […]
Read MoreTeaching Your Puppy to Walk On A Leash
step 1: Remember your puppy does not realise he shouldn’t PullDon’t forget your puppy was not born knowing how to walk on a leash so must learn the skill. The best way to teach this is to use patience and positive reinforcement. Once your puppy has mastered this skill walking will be a more enjoyable experience […]
Read MoreTrain A Dog To Go To Her Place Using The Place Command
The objective of this training is to train your dog to go to a particular place on command. Often we are in our lounge, kitchen or elsewhere and the dog is jumping up, begging for food, interfering with our children as they play with toys and so on. Teaching the dog the place command can […]
Read MoreTeach Your Dog To Pay Attention – Your Dog Should Listen When You Call
You can’t train your dog to do anything if he is not listening when you speak. Follow this simple process to get your dog to listen when you call his name 1. Feed your dog a few treatsGive your dog a few treats to let him know what is in your hand 2. Call your […]
Read MoreTeach Your Dog To Drop – This Is The First Step For Many Training Exercises
Teaching your dog to drop is a useful start to lots of other training. Even when you are playing tug with your dog it is good to be able to get him to stop when you want him to. step 1: Get your dog used to the drop commandSprinkle some treats or some kibble on […]
Read MoreTeach Your Dog To Play Frisbee – You And Your Dog Will Benefit From The Exercise
Playing frisbee with your dog can be great fun for you and your dog. Follow the steps below to make your dog a frisbee expert. Step 1. Get your dog interested in the frisbeeShow your dog the frisbee and give her lots of encouragement when she shows any interest in it. step 2: repeat this […]
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