You may heard of vibrating dog collars and their safety advantages over shock collars. A vibrating dog collar can be a great way to train your dog off-leash and on-leash. It offers you the ability to get your dog to behave even when there isn’t a leash between you. It can also allow a lot…
Although shock collars are used often for dog training, there’s evidence that they’re harmful to our dogs. In fact, many countries ban their use besides the U.S. While they can be effective for dog training, this comes as a cost, including potentially causing even more problems. Thankfully, there are alternatives to shock collars that are…
Although many dog trainers use positive reinforcement training, there are still many that use techniques involving punishment, such as shock collars. These trainers may also recommend that you use these techniques on your dog. But are shock collars bad for dogs? This blog post will help to answer that question by providing real studies researching…
Want to learn how to help a fearful dog gain confidence? Enabling a fearful dog to work through their anxieties and develop into a confident, independent individual is extremely rewarding. However, it also comes with some unique challenges and requires a good deal of time and patience. Here’s what you need to know about how…
Are you looking to get started with dog agility? Agility is one of the most exciting things that you can do with your dog. It’s a great way to wear out high-energy dogs and teach structure to impulsive dogs. If you’re interested in getting started, an at-home agility kit is a great idea. Agility training…