Articles Tagged: training



Managing Multi-Pit Bull Households
It used to be commonly thought that pit bulls couldn’t live together successfully. We now know that this isn’t true. Many pits can and do live successfully with other pit bulls and with other dogs. You simply need to understand the risks and what you need to do in order to keep your dogs safe.

Clicker Training Can Help Your Pet
Have you ever watched a wild animal show at theme or marine life parks and found it fascinating? Watching eager dolphins leap through hoops; happy parrots chortle away show tunes; and menacing lions, tigers, and bears play so gently with their handlers makes can make anyone’s mouth gape open in wonder and amazement!

Dominance vs. Leadership in Dog Training
Given the popularity of the Dog Whisperer, many dog lovers have many questions about the concept of “dominance.” 

When Dogs Who Growl or Snap What NOT to do
If your dog recently growled or snapped, you may be wondering why. After all, you may have done your research and made sure you adopted the best dog for your family. Does this sudden behavior change mean you must rehome him, or worse?

You Have Puppy Fever–Now What? Adopting Your First Puppy
Imagine a puppy under the Christmas tree, complete with a red bow around his neck. It’s a classic image used time and time again in commercials, on television shows and in the movies. But what’s the reality behind the cute little puppy and the big red bow?

Cats and Agility Training
They said the earth was flat. They said man would never walk on the moon. They said you cannot train a cat. They were wrong!

Videos Tagged: training



How Do I Litter Train My Bunny?
Yes. Rabbits CAN be litter trained!

Can Bunnies Understand What We Say?
Quick answer: "YES!"

Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby
Animal Friends dog behavior specialist Lilian Akin gives an expectant couple tips to prepare themselves for life with their dog Tessie and a new baby.

Kinderpuppy II
"Scooby Says"; Teaching Your Puppy to Walk on a Leash; Crate Training; If Your Puppy Has an Accident . . .

Kinderpuppy IV
Puppy Pushups; Puppy Proofing; Leave It!; Table Manners; WAIT

Kinderpuppy I
The Name Game; Marker Word; Teaching Your Puppy to S-I-T; The Stand Command; Calling Your Puppy to Come!

Comings & Goings
A course that offers a variety of positive training techniques to teach loose leash walking skills and coming when called.