Gracie and my mom have continued to go to their training lessons every week. We switched trainers and went from the group lessons to a personal trainer at the rescue that we got her from. It is a pretty far ride, but well worth it. The Doberman Rescue Unlimited (DRU) has their own trainer that they use for their dogs, so we thought it would be good to go to a trainer who specializes with rescue dobermans.
Like most trainers, this guy has the ability to get the dogs under control without even trying. At least it shows us that
Posts Tagged ‘training’
How to Deal with a Bird that Bites
by Anna P. January 24th, 2012 | Birds
Birds are docile animals and that's something that adds to their appeal. But there will be times that your little feathered friend isn't feeling so chummy. Are you feeling the effects of a bird bite? Find out how to stop it from happening.
The first step to solving this issue is to figure out why your pet is biting you. Is her bite more like a nip that doesn't really hurt? Does he show signs of frustration when you're trying to put him in his cage? If the bite is more like the former, chances are your pet is sending
The first step to solving this issue is to figure out why your pet is biting you. Is her bite more like a nip that doesn't really hurt? Does he show signs of frustration when you're trying to put him in his cage? If the bite is more like the former, chances are your pet is sending
New Tricks
by Bea January 10th, 2012 | Dogs, Gracie
We have had some rough times with Gracie recently. We are not sure what warranted this new discovery, but she has become very defensive while she sleeps. You cannot sit very close to her while she sleeps because if she happens to wake up, she is a little defensive. It is natural for a dog of her breed, a doberman, to be defensive like that. It takes her some time to fully wake up, so it's important to be cautious around her after she gets up from a slumber.
However, our road bumps have only made us more motivated to
However, our road bumps have only made us more motivated to
How To Train Your Pet Bird
by Anna P. December 29th, 2011 | Birds
Did you know that you can train your pet bird to better behavior? Like dogs (and some cats), it's always best to start the whole process early in their lives, but with a little patience and persistence, it's possible to help encourage good behavior. Here are some tips and practical ideas to help you get the results you want!
Decide what you want to train your bird to do
Does your bird bite you or other people? Does your feathered friend tend to make loud noises or scream a lot? If you answered yes to any of the questions mentioned above,
Decide what you want to train your bird to do
Does your bird bite you or other people? Does your feathered friend tend to make loud noises or scream a lot? If you answered yes to any of the questions mentioned above,
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by Jacob P. October 11th, 2011 | Animal Health, Dogs, Mammals
This weekend, I was at my dad's house (I have divorced parents), where I got to visit with our puppy, Harry. He is an 8-month-old purebred Shi Tzu. While I was playing with him, I began to think about how much exercise dogs need and how people can make sure they can get their dog to be healthy and not a coiled spring of energy. So, I though I would share my insight on different ways you can exercise your dog.
- Play fetch. Throwing a ball or stick around is the simplest way to get your dog moving. I have
