The most important thing to remember when you teach your dog to lie down is to make sure you are not forcing your dog into the position. The easiest way to teach your dog to lie down on cue is to food-lure them from a sit position.
The "stay" command is fairly easy to train, as it requires the dog to do nothing except stay in a particular spot for the length of time that you specify. You can teach your dog to stay by following these easy, force-free steps.
The "sit" cue is often the first command that many dog owners want to teach their new dog or puppy. Teaching your dog how to sit is one of the simplest behaviors you can teach, so it’s a good one to start with. Your dog will quickly learn how to sit on command if you follow these easy, force-free steps.
A bill that would make pet cruelty a felony -- known as Goddard's Law -- passed the Ohio House and Senate. It is named after Cleveland's own Dick Goddard and his effort to protect pets. This bill is sponsored by Democrat Bill Patmon and Republican David Hall.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. It’s full of fun, family, and lots of great food! This holiday often leads to overindulgence and overeating, and dogs are just as guilty as people. What Thanksgiving foods are safe for your dog? Here is a list of common foods that will be around the house, that you should be aware of in regards to your dog’s health.
With the holidays approaching, the temptation to wow somebody with the gift of a puppy is ever-present. The thought of a new puppy as a gift conjures up images of a Norman Rockwell painting, but it’s often not the reality. One of the biggest mistakes people make is surprising their partner or child with a new pet. While it will certainly be a surprise, it may backfire.
Just like family, we all love our pets and always do our very best to keep them happy and healthy. For those of us on a budget, which is pretty much everyone nowadays, healthcare costs are statistically the biggest expense we face as pet owners. Here’s the biggest three ways to handle pet care on a budget.
For breeds to become AKC-registered, they must first be recorded with an accepted registry. While there is no established timetable for adding new breeds, dogs typically compete in the Miscellaneous Class for one to three years. Check out these three dog breeds that have been accepted by the AKC in 2015.
Robert Miavitz, president and owner of Jolly Pets, was recently interviewed by Pet Business Magazine for their July Issue on trends in the dog toy category and how the company can help retailers increase sales.
If you’re considering bringing a dog into your home, look no further than an animal shelter for your perfect companion. Contrary to the popular belief that all shelter dogs are forced from their homes due to behavioral or health issues, most dogs are brought to a shelter because of changes in their owners’ lives, like divorce or relocation, not because of any fault of their own. Shelter dogs make great companions, and since there’s such a large variety, it’s very easy to find a personality that you connect with. There are so many great reasons to adopt a dog, the lifelong devotion is just a side benefit.
In this video, we get a backstage pass into the world of military dogs, their handlers, and the difficulties they must face together. From overseas in Afghanistan, to the streets of America’s biggest cities, these working dogs serve our country with all of their heart.
We hear it all the time -- stories about mistreated animals that can cause our blood to boil. These stories, unfortunately, are all too common. But why? Dogs are often misunderstood, which can lead to their mistreatment. Here we break down the top seven misunderstood dogs and why these perceptions need to be changed.
