Dog training basics are simple. Especially if the critter is young then it becomes really simple for you but keeping aside strict time for training is also a very important thing. Keep the training fun, motivated and relaxed. This should be a participating area where both of you can bond. Get yourself some basic dog • Read More »
There’s a few rules you need you understand before teaching a dog tricks. If you keep those few rules in mind firmly before you try to teach a single trick, you’ll have less trouble and you will be amazed at what you can teach most any dog. Keep your temper. That means that if you • Read More »
Can it be just house owners that have puppy training problems or are these worse for apartment owners?. I am quite often asked about the best way of organizing a potty training spot. Should it be situated outdoors or indoors? It is not as foolish as it may sound. Some people reside in apartments but • Read More »
For many dog owners, having an outdoor dog kennel can mean the difference between keeping a dog and finding it a new home. For others, the dog is not a family pet but a working or hunting partner. Here too an outdoor kennel is a must. There are many reasons that a backyard kennel can • Read More »
It is a joyous feeling to be around a well trained dog. Trained dogs are very sociable. In addition to that, they are also at a lesser risk of biting since they do not jump up on people. Even in environments which are very distracting, these trained dogs stay calm. Some dogs are abandoned in • Read More »
Producing a “finished” hunting dog, one that will perform the tasks of pointing out game or retrieving game, is not a simple matter. In some cases, it can take several hunting seasons and specialized training equipment to achieve the desired results. It would be ludicrous to begin training a dog to perform hunting skills without • Read More »
Just about everybody has heard about PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Quite simply, they are an avowed enemy of hunting. PETA is a well-funded group which acts upon emotions, not common sense or the reality of nature. Their articles brim with hatred and anger and are absolutely filled with bias and • Read More »
When training your dog it’s important to always remain patient and level headed. Remember your dog is a dog! He doesn’t understand things the same way that you do. He will not understand if you yell instructions at him. He will only become scared of you if you do this. This is not a good • Read More »
How the big four commands save lives According to the National Health Service and media reports, over 4,500 incidents a year in the U.K. involve dogs and people, with children being the biggest victim group.. You are more likely to be bitten by a dog than win the lottery! One incident is an unwelcome statistic • Read More »
A good start is a flock of 10 or 12 early hatched pullets or yearling hens and an early hatched, mature rooster. I don’t really recommend any particular variety of chicken. All breeds are good layers with the exception of those fancy breeds like Polish, Frizzles, Red Caps. etc. For the backyard chicken coop, any • Read More »