October 20, 2010
Contrary to popular opinion, anyone can train their dogs. Whoever told you it can’t be done have used incorrect methods or have failed because they gave up too soon. Nothing tests your patience like dog training; but staying on course until you see the fruits of your labor is incredibly rewarding. Not only will your home be clean and shiny, you will have a better social life and a happier relationship with your pet.
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June 10, 2010
Although a dog harness is used in walking your dog, by no means does it replace the leash. As a matter of fact, the harness and leash are used together. The most commonly seen method of walking a dog is by attaching a leash to the dog’s collar. This works just fine, but when you pull on the leash during a walk or training session, it puts a great amount of pressure on your dog’s throat. To better understand this, try to imagine a cord wrapped around your leg and someone trying to drag you around by pulling on it. Doesn’t sound all that pleasant, does it? So imagine how a dog’s neck must feel when being yanked around by a leash. It’s not exactly the most comfortable feeling. This motion is not only uncomfortable, but can also be damaging to the dog’s windpipe.
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