Dog Training & Behavior
Positive dog training techniques. From puppy training concepts like crate training, sit and walking on a leash to fixing bad habits like barking at the doorbell, jumping up and chewing. Dog tricks, sports, games and agility training too.
You may be extremely talented at training dogs – but most of the “dog trainer” job is teaching humans to train their own dogs. This takes an entirely different skill set, including superior communication abilities, and a different knowledge base, especially of human psychology.
Advice on How to Become a Professional Dog Trainer
Want to work like a dog? Become a dog trainer!
Despite a lagging economy, the pet care industry continues to thrive, experiencing a steady increase for the past 17 years. According to the American Pet Products Association, we spent more than $50 billion on our animal friends in 2011. With an estimated 46 million American households owning at least one dog, many long-time dog lovers are considering a career partnership with man’s best friend. Regardless of what inspires you to explore a career training dogs, it’s critically important to recognize that, above all, dog training is a profession. As such, there are many important considerations and obligations to be aware of.
More Dog Training & Behavior
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Best Interactive Dog Toy and Puzzle Game – "Dog Twister"
— Swedish dog owner Nina Ottosson first marketed some of her puzzles and games for dogs in Sweden in 1993; we first... -
Dog Gear of the Year 2011
— Every year we come across a few dog-related items that make an immediate and/or lasting impact on our dogs or our... -
Respect
— Every so often, a little flame war will erupt in WDJ’s Letters to the Editor, comment section on the WDJ... -
De-Bunking the "Alpha Dog" Theory
— The alpha myth is everywhere. Google “alpha dog” on the Internet and you get more than 85 million hits.... -
Comments on “Alpha” Dominance Theory
— There is a growing body of information available to anyone who wants to learn more about why dominance theory is so... -
The Four Principles of Operant Conditioning for Dogs
— The dog’s behavior makes something good happen. “Positive,” in behavioral terms, means something is... -
Training Proper Barking Behavior to Multiple Dogs at the Same Time
Subscribers Only — It’s feeding time at the Miller household. All is calm until I pick up Scooter’s bowl to carry it to the... -
What to Do When Your Dog Hates His Crate
— Properly used, the crate is a marvelous training and management tool. Improperly used, it can be a disaster.... -
How to React When Your Dog Begins Resource Guarding Against Other Dogs
— Resource guarding is a natural, normal canine behavior. In fact it’s a natural behavior for most warm-blooded... -
Products — The Other End of the Leash
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Products — Mine! A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs
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Products — The Power of Positive Dog Training
