Start with basic commands and then introduce various obstacles one at a time. Agility dogs are good at running up A-frames and through tunnels, scaling tire jumps and racing through weave poles. And they do all this while focusing on their humans, who provide them with verbal and physical cues. If you have ever wondered how agility dogs learn to negotiate a course at … [Read more...]
National Puppy Day Giveaway
Win a Free Shampoo and Conditioner Set In honor of National Puppy Day, Animal Behavior College has partnered with PetAg to provide three lucky winners a free shampoo and conditioner set from Fresh 'n Clean. Here's how you can enter the contest. In honor of National Puppy Day, Animal Behavior College has partnered with PetAg to provide three lucky winners a free shampoo … [Read more...]
Party-On Dawg!
How to throw a fun-filled get-together for your canine Everyone loves a party—dogs included! What could be more fun then a bunch of happy canines running around playing and enjoying themselves? Dog parties are becoming more popular with good reason. They are a blast. You can throw a party to celebrate your dog’s birthday or adoption day, or just have a dog party for the … [Read more...]
E-Games for Cats
A guide to the best apps for keeping your feline entertained. As goes the human, so goes the cat. That’s the feeling I get when viewing the latest games on the market for our feline counterparts. Technology has improved at such a fast rate, we’re having problems keeping up, so you can imagine how your pets feel about trying to compete with technology. Cats are uniquely … [Read more...]
Exercise Your Dog
Regular activity is good for your pet—and you. When it comes to daily exercise, if it’s good for you; it’s good for your dog. All the incentive you might need to get out there and walk is your dog eagerly wagging his tail in anticipation—and possibly even bringing you his leash. Even if you have a backyard for your dog to play in, there is no substitute for a nice long … [Read more...]
Training Your Dog for Competition
Go for the Gold You might have seen it on TV or even in person: People competing alongside their dogs in any number of super fun sports. Agility, flyball and dock diving are just a few of the more popular competitive canine activities available to dogs and their people. You can tell by watching competition dogs that they have special training to do what they do. Whether … [Read more...]
How to Teach a Dog to Play Dead
Training Your Dog to Play Dead Of all the dog tricks that entertain onlookers, one of the most fun is the ol' "Bang Bang" trick. The play dead trick is not only fun to do, but can also strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Some dogs may take a while to learn it so just be patient. The end result is well worth it once your dog has the trick down. By following the … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Dog to Speak
Teach Your Dog to Speak “Speak” is a fun dog obedience exercise for you and your dog to enjoy--one that will be both entertaining and educational for your pet. Learning how to bark on command may be a little bit tricky for your dog at first, but it can be accomplished easily with dedication, repetition and maintenance. Below we show you how to teach your dog to speak in … [Read more...]