Hot summer days can be really troubling for dogs just like they are for humans. However, unlike us, dogs do not sweat through their skin, which means that they cool themselves by panting, and sweating through their foot pads and nose. Their cooling system makes it very hard for them to control their body’s temperature...Read More

While Schutzhund USA has become synonymous with politics, corruption and unsportman-like conduct, the Mondioring dog sport rushes in to fill the void. The training is fun for both dogs and handlers, alike! Authorized by the F.C.I., this international dog sport came into being in the latter half of 80’s. What set it apart was. •...Read More

To understand a dog’s reaction to human expressions and actions, we need to consider a few examples. Just like a little child, a puppy follows its owners/guardians. When you pick up a ball from the ground, you will notice that your puppy will pick it up after you. Every move you make the puppy copies....Read More

Temperatures are rising, kids are out of school, and you’re probably planning a trip to the beach this weekend – summer is finally here! Whether or not your dog is a personal protection dog, this season is a wonderful time to be a dog owner. Unlike during winter months, summertime allows you to play, swim,...Read More

Tending Style or HGH sheep dog training that involves German Shephers for sheep herding, has become quite popular these days. Also developed has the controversy that the GSDs are biting sheep. HGH vs. Sheep Herding in U.S. HGH training took form in European countries where sheep are free to graze because the only fences that...Read More

A stable and established pack structure is very important when you are dealing with adult dogs. This is because they may become aggressive otherwise. To get a dog to respect you, you have to do more than take care of it. You need to teach a dog respect and establish yourself as the leader of...Read More

When it comes to getting a dog as pet, everyone has a different opinion and preference. You cannot tell someone to adopt from a shelter and not buy from a breeder just because you had a bad experience in the past. Everyone has the right to make their own choice for their future family member....Read More

Housebreaking is training the puppy to defecate in your desired spot/area. When a bitch gives birth to puppies, it cleans their urine and feces and digests it. As the puppies begin to grow old (at almost four to five weeks), they begin to go outside their sleeping area/den to defecate in an outside spot. This...Read More

There has been a great discussion on the use of kennel and chains, and many dog owners are unable to make the right choice. Many owners are under the impression that dogs can be better handled if enclosed in a kennel. They believe that a kennel is safer and restricts the dog from running away...Read More

A PSD’s job has underwent a drastic change: • Either it is a part of the K-9 Team involved in Search and Rescue missions in rural areas, or • Part of a specialty unit involved in apprehension of armed suspects on the run in an urban are, or • Somewhere in between the two! Throw...Read More