Communication! It’s the most important thing you can participate in with your dog.

Don’t be afraid to talk to your friendly canine as you go about your day. Tell them about your successes and worries, your high points and low points. It will make you feel better, really.

Listen to them when they tell you something, such as they don’t feel well, or they really want their favorite toy that slipped under the couch. Let them remind you that it’s dinner time when you’re absorbed in a book, or watching your favorite television show. Read the rest of this entry

Dog training isn’t just about teaching your dog to sit and lay down on command. It’s not even about things like leash training, or teaching them not to jump on visitors when they walk in the door.

Dog training is ultimately about the human-animal bond.

To build a bond with your dog, you have to trust and love each other. You have to know that your companion will turn on a dime and listen to you. Your dog has to know that you will be there for them if they need you. Read the rest of this entry