Dog Training Problems?

Did you ever have any 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 a 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.