Articles. News. Information.

Category of Information, News & Articles


Two Tails Are Better Than One


Training one dog can be hard enough, but two, now that's a handful. If you have puppies then break out the biscuits and get ready for some serious repetition. But if you have a puppy and an older canine then you might just watch one grow and the other learn some new tricks.

First things first, let the dogs get to know each other. Stand back while they do their sniffing thing. Keep your distance so they don't go into protect mode. Once you've established that they are friendly then you can begin the training process.

One of the most important tools when training a dog is the cage or crate. They make all sizes so get out and get one for your Yorky and your Rotweiler. The cage not only gives you the peace of mind to know exactly where your furry friends are but also serves as a safe zone for them. Don't use the cage as a form of punishment because you'll never get them to stop barking.

The first thing every dog needs to learn is that there is a major difference between in the house and out of the house. The old rubbing their nose in it as a lesson is nothing but a myth. All your dog will learn from this is not to bury their face in doodie. If you have an older dog that it is already potty trained then many puppies will just follow suit. In the event that neither dog is trained here is my suggestion for teaching them the rules of the house. Take them out frequently, especially puppies, and reward them with treats when they do good things. (Some people also use clickers to emphasize correct behavior) Getting them in the habit of doing their business outside will make things easy in the long run. If you have a rebel pooper here is a method for showing them the way. Scoop up the mess they have made, continuously and sternly repeat NO, lead them outside, place the deed on the ground, and give them a GOOD BOY or a click. This will show them were the mess belongs rather than teach them to be more conspicuous. Usually if one dog's learning curve is higher then the other dog will catch on in time. Hanging a bell within a paw's reach near the door can be a good way for them to signal you.

Positive reinforcement is the best way to get a dog to obey but simply repeating the word NO in situations that are unacceptable will work wonders. Some other suggestions for training two dogs at once are connecting them to each other with a special collar or leash and using one's good qualities to teach the other.

Stephanie Hetu
Find over 200 pages of dog training tips, information and cute pictures at Cutepuppydog.com.


MORE RESOURCES:

Olathe family, pets escape fire
Kansas City Star, MO - 1 hour ago
Firefighters say working smoke alarms alerted two Olathe residents to a fire in their home early this morning. According to a release from the Olathe Fire ...


Wildlife officials euthanize woman's pet deer
MSNBC - 18 hours ago
By TONY BURBECK / NewsChannel 36 E-mail Tony: TBurbeck@WCNC.com GASTON COUNTY, NC -- A Gaston County family's pet deer has been euthanized by North Carolina ...


South Carolina Now

Bad economy leaves more pets homeless
The Coloradoan, CO - Jan 8, 2009
"If people were looking to abandon or give their pets away, you wouldn't see that kind of reclaim rate; you'd see the opposite,'' Rentola said. ...
Calaveras animal shelter sees brighter days Stockton Record
Pets abandoned during tough economic times WNDU-TV
Berks Humane Society to distribute pet food to needy owners Reading Eagle
Examiner.com - WFMZ-TV Online
all 77 news articles


De-Icer Bad for Pets
MSNBC - 16 hours ago
But if used improperly, it can be harmful to pets and the ground. BILLINGS - De-icer is a common product used to clear snow and ice from sidewalks and ...


Pets, art vets at Cape Coral fest
The News-Press, FL - 7 hours ago
"People love their pets," Serrano said. "My dream is to create mini art galleries of people's pets." Watercolor and acrylic artist David Wong, Chino, ...


CatChannel.com

Don't dump your pet when times are tough
USA Today - Jan 6, 2009
As the economy has tanked, most shelters are reporting not only a spike in what they call "owner surrenders," pets given up by the owners (often because of ...
Pets (dogs) in truck beds Longview Daily News
Include your pets in your '09 resolutions News Chief
Your dog wants steak...and techno? Minnesota Public Radio
Bendigo Advertiser - News & Observer
all 32 news articles


Finances force owners to give up pets
Indianapolis Star, United States - 7 hours ago
An increasing number of pet owners are citing financial reasons for dropping off their animals, Humane Society for Hamilton County shelter officials said. ...


Examiner.com

Inexpensive pet care? Oxymoron? Expert weighs in with DC Dogs.
Examiner.com - 1 hour ago
by Michelle Critchell, DC Dogs Examiner Can you imagine there are ways to save money without sacrificing the quality of your pet care? ...


Examiner.com

Sleepypods are a pet's dream come true
Examiner.com - 1 hour ago
by Nicole Martin, NY Pet Products Examiner Every once in a while a pet product comes along that makes everyone say "That's cool!". The Sleepypod Mobile Pet ...


Pet limit plan questions
Northwest Herald, IL - 9 hours ago
McHenry County is considering whether to limit the number of pets someone can own in unincorporated areas of the county. The idea was floated at a McHenry ...

Pets - Google News

Home | Sitemap
© 2006 eInfoJunction.com Homepage | Web Directory | Article Directory| Bid Directory