Teaching your Dog New Tricks

We all know for a fact that dog ownership brings about a lot of responsibilities. Out of the many important duties needed in taking care of a dog, one must consider obedience training or teaching your dog a few basic commands. As a new dog owner or trainer, here are a few basic tricks that you can apply to your pet.

Trick # 1: Heel – The essence of the heel command is to tell your dog to walk directly beside you. This trick lets your pet stay by your side rather than going through various places which will make it difficult for you to take control of his sense of direction. This order is very simple and effortless which can be easily learned by your dog within a short period of time. Read more »

Dad and I had some great walks when the car was being repaired, I must make sure it happens again (hee hee). We met some nice people in Alexandra park as usual, then we came across a lady who recently adopted a young Lurcher. He was quite excitable – and big. As we were talking to her, the playful dog came bounding over and sent Dad flying, and me flat on my back. The owner was quite bewildered “people keep shouting at me and running away from my dog”, she said. I wonder why – and if she will be signing up for a nice dog training class?
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