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- 4 Commands You Can Teach With a REmote Trainer - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Larry VolwilerUtilizing a remote trainer is often challenging. A lot of people feel awkward because they're unclear about what to do, however with just a little practice and direction, anybody can learn how to use a remote training collar properly and effectively. When I first began, it even required a couple ...
Views: 1112 - What Is A Dog Crate and How Are They Used - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Larry VolwilerYour home is the family den to which your dog belongs, occupying a position on the ladder of hierarchy within your family. Your dog, if introduced correctly, will learn that the dog crate is his very own room within your household, much the same as your children's bedrooms are their space to ...
Views: 1415 - A Dog Crate Is Important For Your Pet - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Larry VolwilerDogs, like people, enjoy having a space they can call their own. This is possible for them with a dog crate and kennels. It is more common to use a pet crate when your dog is inside the house and to use kennels when your dog is outdoors. If your dog is going to stay outside for long periods of ...
Views: 1288 - Learning How to Train Your Dog - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Larry VolwilerLearning how to train your dog and when to train your dog is going to be the most important aspect you should consider when you are choosing a dog for a pet. There are some dog breeds that do not train easily and others that just love to show off. When you consider the type of dog breed you ...
Views: 1607 - Training Your Cat to Use a Pet Door - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Larry VolwilerWhether you have an adult cat, or a new kitten, teaching him how to use a cat door will be done the same way. When you install your cat door, make sure you measure the "rise" of your cat (the measurement from the floor to the lowest part of your cat's chest or stomach). This measurement tells ...
Views: 12630 - Teaching Your Dog the "Come" Command - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Larry VolwilerFor the safety of your pet the "come" command is the most important command to teach. The goal in teaching the 'Come' command is to have a well disciplined dog that can always be brought to your side regardless of the situation. This is as much for your dog's safety and protection as it is for ...
Views: 1307 - Train your Dog With a Bark Collar - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Larry VolwilerAre you a dog owner who encounters problem with the authorities or your neighbors regarding your dog's barking habit? Yes! Dogs are man's best friend, developed through years of companionship in many situations that strengthen their relationship. But when you have dogs that bark all through the ...
Views: 1301 - Dog Agility Training - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Larry VolwilerDog agility training can be great fun, whether training for competitions or just looking for a new activity with your pet. Most commonly done with dogs, pet agility training provides structured training activities and exercise for both pets and human companions alike. In agility trials, pets ...
Views: 1736 - Pet Doors - Everything You Wanted to Know - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Larry VolwilerHave you become a servant for your pet, forever opening doors for them at their beck and call? When you're done working for the day, do you worry about the possibility of your carpets being ruined when you get home? When you're out with friends, do you have to run back to your house to let the ...
Views: 1339 - Why Dogs Bark - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Larry VolwilerDogs bark. It is part of their normal and natural communication and behavior. Dogs can bark for appropriate and good reasons, such as when strangers approach our house, they hear an odd noise, or they are herding sheep. Most of us want our dogs to be "watch dogs" and alert us to anything ...
Views: 1388 - A Pet Door Makes Your Life Easier - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Larry VolwilerComing home from the office with a day full of accomplishments makes you want to rest in a comfy couch as a reward for job well done. Upon entering your house you see a pile of pet waste in your expensive Persian carpet and more than a hundred deep scratches in your white door’s paint job. ...
Views: 1184 - Train Your Dog With A Bark Collar - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Larry VolwilerAre you a dog owner who encounters problem with the authorities or your neighbors regarding your dog's barking habit? Yes! Dogs are man's best friend, developed through years of companionship in many situations that strengthen their relationship. But when you have dogs that bark all through the ...
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