Part I: The Clues
Usually people focus on the first part - humans love to give verbal instructions (commands). This part of the equation is really the least important part of teaching an animal to do something.Part II: The Options
Dogs that are trained with force or aversion often get stressed out during the second part of the equation. Stress is not conducive to relationships or learning. In Aversive training the risks for getting an answer wrong can be high and/or the motivation to give an alternate answer too great to avoid putting the dog in a double bind. Want the full story? Read on...

Most dogs would rather skip bath time, but bathing plays an important role in the health of your dog's coat and skin, helping to keep your dog clean and free of dirt and parasites. And of course, there's the added benefit of making your pooch more pleasant to be around. Learn more...

To save you from the shame of a party gone bad, we've got a few planning tips that should make whatever you want to celebrate--from fun Howl-O-ween dog costumes to a simple Puppy Shower--a pack of fun for dogs and humans both. Get all the party tips here...

DogTime's renowned panel of experts offers advice on everything from training to nutrition to how to select the right dog for you. So go ahead... Dig around. Learn a new trick. Or just chew on some fresh ideas.QUESTION: How do I know if my dog is bored?
answered by Corinne DowlingA good indication your dog is bored is that you don't come back to the same house in the evening that you left in the morning. A bored dog is likely to be a destructive dog--chewing up curtains, tearing up rugs, or worse.Though you might think she's doing these things to punish you, in fact, that's never the case. Dogs simply become extremely frustrated without physical or mental stimulation--a bored dog is frequently an under-exercised dog. More...

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