Dog Training Tip of the Month

April 2013 - Train Your Dog to Run on a Treadmill   To access past tips, simply click on the topic below that interests you. Animal Career Information How to Properly Plan For Your New Animal Business - September 2011 What Can I do with my Certification? - August 2010 Looking for an Animal Career? - February 2009 Canine Communication Puppy Socialization - February 2012 Introduction of Multiple Pets into the Same Household: Dog Vs. Dog - November 2011 Canine Communication - Ever Wonder What They’re Shouting About? - April 2011 How to Properly Socialize your Puppy - January 2011 Leadership Exercises - July 2007 Time for a Walk: Time for Socialization - December 2006 Timing is Everything - November 2006 Behavior Tip - What Motivates your Dog? - October 2006 Oops... Try Again!  - July 2006 Fidos Daily To-Do List - June 2006 Rewarding Alternative Behaviors - May 2006 Dog Breed Information Breed Spotlight - Doberman Pincher - January 2013 Breed Spotlight - Maltese - December 2012 Breed Spotlight: Chihuahua - October 2012 Breed Spotlight: Australian Shepherd - June 2012 Breed Spotlight: Havanese - June 2012 Breed Spotlight: Australian Cattle Dog - March 2012 Breed Spotlight - The Great Dane - December 2011 Breed Spotlight - French Bulldogs - October 2011 Breed Spotlight - Lhasa Apso - August 2011 Breed Spotlight – The American Pit Bull Terrier - July 2011 Breed Spotlight - Siberian Huskies - April 2011 Breed Spotlight - The Labrador Retriever  - December 2009 Breed Spotlight - The Yorkshire Terrier - November 2009 Breed Spotlight - The German Shepherd Dog - October 2009 Breed Spotlight - The Golden Retriever - September 2009 Breed Spotlight - The Beagle - August 2009 Breed Spotlight - The Boxer - July 2009 Breed Spotlight - The Dachshund - June 2009 Breed Spotlight - The Bulldog - May 2009 Breed Spotlight - The Poodle - April 2009 Breed Spotlight – The Shih Tzu - March 2009 Fun Games and Tricks How to Teach Your Dog to Put Away Their Toys - February 2013 Skateboarding With Your Dog - February 2013 Puppy Ping-Pong!  - July 2011 Jumping Over - January 2011 Tug of War – The Best Way to Spend a Rainy Day with Your Pooch! - December 2010 “Bang!” How to Teach your Dog to Play Dead - September 2010 How to Teach Your Dog “Speak!” - July 2010 “Give your Paw” or “Shake” - April 2008 Playing Fetch - September 2006 New Dog Ownership Double Trouble or Double the Pleasure? - January 2013 Wheelchairs and Dogs - August 2012 What Kind of Dog Should I Get My Child? - May 2012 Howliday Puppy Picks - December 2011 Choosing the Right Type of Dog for You and Your Family (Part 2) - January 2009 Choosing the Right Type of Dog for You and Your Family (Part 1) - December 2008 Naming Your New Dog or Puppy - September 2008 Obedience Cues & Maintenance The “Leave It’ Cue - June 2011 The Greeting Spot - March 2011 Bad Dog! Why Scolding is a Harmful Punishment - February 2011 How to Successfully Photograph Your Pets - October 2010 “No Begging!” How to keep your pooch from pawing at your plate - April 2010 Maintaining your Dog’s Obedience Cues - August 2008 Capture the Behavior – The “Down” Cue - July 2008 Problem Solving & Treating Behaviors Cabin Fever (aka Extended Indoor Boredom) - March 2013 Curing Dog Carsickness - January 2012 Dogs & Noise Fear - August 2011 How to Cease Your Dog’s Destructive Chewing - June 2010 Is your Dog Digging Because He Is Too Hot? - June 2007 Housebreaking - May 2007 Jumping - April 2007 Begging for Food - February 2007 Preventing Inappropriate Digging  - January 2007 Treat your Chewing Problems with Bitter Apple Spray - April 2006 Safety, Health, and Recreation Train Your Dog to Run on a Treadmill - April 2013 Springtime Travel - March 2012 Is Your Pet Winter Ready? - January 2012 Flying the Skies with Your Pet - October 2011 Pros and Cons to the Fall Season - September 2011 Dangers in the Back yard - June 2011 How to Prepare Your Pooch for a Vet Visit - May 2010 How to keep your hound happy in hot weather - March 2010 Pets and Fire Safety - February 2010 How to Protect your Pooch in the Cold - January 2010 Holiday Food Considerations - November 2008 Have a Happy Halloween with your Hound! - October 2008 Caring for your Dog while on Vacation - June 2008 Swimming with your Best Friend… Safely! - May 2008 Just Say No to Table Scraps – Human Foods that are Poisonous to Dogs - March 2008 Canine Vehicle Safety Systems - February 2008 Work Out Together - January 2008 Tools, Toys, Treats and Accessories The Kong Wobbler – The Perfect Solution for a Restless Pooch! - March 2011 Thundershirt - February 2011 Head Collars, Harnesses, and Leashes, Oh my! - November 2010 Chew Toys - December 2007 Crates - November 2007 Squeaky Toys - October 2007 Rope Toys - September 2007 The Long Line - August 2007 Food Treats - March 2007 Kong! The King of Toys - August 2006

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