For years, dog and cat owners have argued over which animal is more intelligent, each side making a case for their pet preference. Dog owners have claimed that dogs are smarter because they are able to learn from their owners and demonstrate their intelligence, while cat owners have argued that their independence and their ability… Read more »
Most dogs have a good sense of smell but some breeds in particular have an incredible sense of smell. Specific breeds of dogs are often trained to be “working dogs” because they have an exceptional sense of smell that assists them in the field. Here’s a look at some of the dog breeds that are… Read more »
Annual or semi-annual certifications for Police K9 teams are a big deal. Certification is a testing of the team’s skills and should be conducted by an independent tester/organization. Let’s look at a few thoughts about certification. First, many departments are of the opinion that certifications must be conducted by a national agency but this is… Read more »
If you’ve ever been stuck in the middle of a crowd, you’ve probably felt anxious about dealing with them at some point and you’re not alone! Many dogs also tend to feel anxious in crowds and struggle to deal with a large amount of unfamiliar people. Their natural instinct is that this number of strangers… Read more »
If you have a dog that is being trained to become a police dog, a security dog, or another type of dog that will play an important role, you might think that you need to limit the amount of exercise it gets on a regular basis. After all, your dog is going to be spending… Read more »
In our years of dog training experience, we’ve heard a lot of questions and comments about training and dogs in general. Some of it is outright laughable and at other times it can be frustrating. Here are a few. “My protection dog needs to be black/red.” Yes, admittedly, there are color preferences among dog owners… Read more »
One thing that confuses budding dog trainers is the differences of opinion among dog trainers. If you’ve had the unfortunate lot of “too many chiefs and not enough Indians,” then you’re in for some frustration and even aggravation. Most trainers with experience will be able to get to the finished product. However their methods of… Read more »
When you’re learning how to become a dog trainer, it is important that you form solid and reliable training methods from the beginning. There are certain practices that dog trainers should avoid in order to become effective, respectable trainers. Length of Training Sessions Many dog trainers, especially when starting out, have a habit of holdings… Read more »
Have you been hoping to add a dog to your family for the longest time? If you’re thinking of becoming a new pet owner, there are a couple of things you should consider before committing. Consider Costs The annual cost for feeding and caring for a dog typically falls between $420 to $780. Plus, sometimes… Read more »
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