Animal Abuse

River Rescue – Saving Jordan the Dog

After receiving a call from L.A. On Cloud 9, the people from Hope for Paws set out to rescue this horribly abused little dog that they named Jordan.

Dog On a 10 Foot Chain

Dog On a 10 Foot Chain is a song written by animal lover and songwriter Donna Hughes, who hopes to have laws enacted that would make chaining a dog illegal. Read her story and listen to her song.

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Dog Training Tips

If you have just started training your dog, you should see to it that you are giving commands that have one syllable only. For example, instead of using sit down, you should use sit, so that it will be easier for your dog to understand and remember.

Use one syllable commands at first

Calling your dog and then punishing him is not a good practice, since he has just followed your command. This can make him have second thoughts about approaching you whenever you call him. Thus, only reprimand your dog whenever he does something bad.

Never punish your dog after calling him

Dogs can get easily distracted. In other words, if you want his full attention on the trick or task that you want him to perform, then you should make sure that you are doing it in a place free from distractions. Keep in mind that your other pets can distract him, as well as other people in your household.

Train your dog in a place free from distractions

Playing with your dog is just as important as training your dog. Play with him whenever you can, so that he can feel that being with you is not just all about learning new things, but about having some fun as well.

Play with your dog

Walking your dog will make him happy. It also ensures that he gets enough exercise, which is important to his health. Walking on a regular basis will make your dog see it as a routine that he will look forward to each day.

Take your dog for a walk

Dogs love treats like dog biscuits. When training your pet, you should offer treats as a reward whenever your dog is trying hard to try to follow your command. Make sure that the kind of treats you have to offer are something that he really likes.

Offer Treats

Be positive at all times when it comes to training your dog. A positive attitude will mean a lot for your pet, since he can feel your vibes when you become frustrated or angry. Being positive means that you have to praise him whenever he does something good. Aside from that, you should also believe that your pet can do it, so as to encourage a more positive atmosphere.

Be Positive

Do not get a puppy or a dog for a pet unless you are fully committed to caring for it. Without commitment, you can never train your pet effectively. By being committed, as well as by loving your pet, you will have the necessary drive to do what needs to be done, in order to train him well.

Be Committed