It is vitally important to the welfare of your dog that it is trained. Previous chapters have mentioned—and hopefully debunked—the myth that the Yorkshire Terrier is untrainable. It has been…
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is full of energy and can be headstrong, but they are a very intelligent and trainable breed of dog, and in most instances, firm and consistent…
Obedience Training The Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be an obstinate breed; however, Staffies are very intelligent and they think they are human, so with firm and consistent training they can…
When your little Havanese puppy arrives, nothing will ever be quite the same. Welcoming a Havanese into the home is like welcoming a friendly shadow into your personal space, and…
Whether you have an adult Shih Tzu or a newborn puppy, every pet will need some type of training to adjust to a new lifestyle. A puppy will need to…
Havanese are able to figure things out much faster than most small dogs and even a large percentage of the canine realm. Despite a ton of energy, training is far…
Once you finish that first week, you will have a fairly good idea of what your pup’s personality is, and you will have a rough idea of what kind of…
Goldendoodles are intelligent dogs, which makes them easier to train than some other breeds. However, this does not mean that your Goldendoodle will magically understand your commands without a lot…
Clear Expectations During your training sessions with your Rhodesian Ridgeback, it’s important for you to have clear expectations of yourself. Remember, without clear and consistent communication, no progress can be…
As we have said before in this book, your Golden Retriever is an intelligent dog. The characteristic that is officially used to describe him by the breed standard is “biddable,”…