Dog Training Problems?

Did you ever have problems with dog training? I've had a few. In the end I came to the conclusion that the dogs weren't bad or stupid - I just didn't know as much about dog training as I thought.

We always had a couple of pet dogs around when I was growing up and always thought of them as part of the family. My Dad's idea of dog training was shouting and throwing things. The clever dogs picked it up real quick but they all looked nervous.

I swore I'd never be the same when I grew up. And guess what? If you guessed I turned into my Dad you'd be 100% right! I had several dogs and I thought fear was the only way to train them. It never got me anywhere. I was frustrated and the dog was confused. My Dad had given me a bad example to start with.

A little dog training goes a long way and the person who needed to learn the most was me! I'm embarrassed now to think how I treated those poor dogs. I had a hand in choosing our latest dog and she's a real treasure. Beautiful, clever & very, very loving. Sasha is  a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Chihuahua. I found I could teach her more with a biscuit and some love than any amount of shouting and we have a great relationship.

There are articles on grooming, caring for and training your dog along with some cute pics, advice on names and breeds. Please call back often as I am adding more pages every day.