Archive for May, 2011

What website should I visit to find a therapy dog training program for my pekingese-poodle when he gets older?

So far, I am not finding a straightforward website that will allow me to find local therapy dog training programs.
I know I need to first determine if he has aptitude for this line of work.
If he has aptitude for it, I would like him to be able to visit nursing homes for example but [...]

Where can I find a business partner for dog training business?

I want to start a dog training business with a facility and everything that specializes in aggression rehabilitation. The problem is I don’t have enough experience in aggression. This is why I need a business partner who does. Anyone know where to find one? or is interested? I have a lot of experience with dogs [...]

Where can I download free dog training books off the Internet?

I’m beginning to train my dog and I’m looking for a good site that I can download free dog training books? Any suggestions anyone?
Your local library has a bazillion of them that you can check out for free.

My dog attacks other dogs when go to pet the other dog. Is there anything I can do to stop this?

For the past couple of days when I take my dog (Bentley) out to play other dogs have come. When I go to pet the other dog Bentley attacks it. I can just tell Bentley to stop and he won’t attack but he still bares his teeth and wants to attack if I pet the [...]

How do you train your dog to not be aggressive against other dogs?

I brought my 2months old puppy to the dog park to get her to interact with other dogs and when other small dogs got close to her she just growled and barked at them. Shese a Chihuahua/Terrier mix. I will try to bring her to that same dog park every week so she is actually [...]