“Will, to please” in dogs: what is it? Some dog breeds like the Labrador or the Golden Retriever have a so-called “will to please.” The term comes from English and can be translated as “will/willingness/need to please.” These dogs place a high value on cooperating with or being with their humans. This means for dog …
Utility dog test: disciplines, rules, and procedure The working dog test, which concerns the sport of working dogs, was held in this country until 2011 as an eventing test for working dogs. It consists of three disciplines: tracking, obedience, and protection. Read here how exercises and procedures of the test look like. The working dog …
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Training bite inhibition in puppies: Tips for your dog When you get a new young dog, your puppy needs to learn bite inhibition. This refers to the ability to control your biting force, especially during play. The little four-legged friend has usually learned from his dog mom and siblings how hard he can bite when …
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American Staffordshire Terrier: Education Raising an American Staffordshire Terrier requires a sense of responsibility and excellent dog skills. Under no circumstances does this large, powerful dog belong in the hands of beginners. A powerhouse like this should be tip-top trained and listen very well to its owners. Education starts right when a dog moves in …
Agility training for the dog: tips for beginners Agility training promotes the fitness and concentration of the four-legged friends and the human-dog relationship. If you want to try agility training with your dog for sporting reasons or just for fun, you will find one or two tips for beginners here. While your four-legged friend jumps …
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Education: This is important for the Labrador The Labrador Retriever is an intelligent and docile dog. This makes his upbringing usually relatively uncomplicated. Nevertheless, you should pay attention to a few things – which are, you will learn here. The education of the Labrador is also suitable for beginners. A fair amount of consistency is, …
Clicker training for beginners: tips for getting started Clicker training for beginners means one thing above all: don’t expect too much from yourself and your dog right away, but start with the simple things. These tips can help you get started with this training method. Clicker training for beginners starts without your dog: You should …
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Landseer: education and dog sports for the big dogs The Landseer is also often referred to as a friendly giant that shows great willingness to learn. Nevertheless, you should take the following tips to heart regarding training and dog sports. A Landseer brings a sensitive and friendly nature. However, it is also true that as …
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Dog barks at other dogs: What can you do? If your dog barks at every encounter with other four-legged friends, it can be pretty exhausting. If you know the causes of this behavior, you can wean your pet off this behavior with patience, calmness, and aplomb. Constant barking in dogs can have many reasons, but …
