Happy Dog Happy You

Gone are the days when dogs had to run around without a stitch on! In fact, just as human fashionist as can have flashy wardrobes with matching accessories, so can your pooch be outfitted to the nines and all glitzed up.
If you haven’t checked lately, you may be pleasantly shocked to see what Fido can […]

Leash practice  should be fun. If the puppy is timid, walk him up and down indoors, pulling gently and coaxing to keep him in motion and in line with you. Then try it in the yard or up and down a quiet street. Never jerk violently, or choke him if he refuses to move. Let […]

The leash is a great tool for distance training. It allows freedom to explore while still leaving you in complete control. As a training tool, you can use it informally during walks to reinforce the following commands:
Name: Call out your puppy’s name enthusiastically: If he looks at you, praise him. If he ignores you, gently […]

Can you really keep you dog from running away?
Many dog owners think that running away can be solved by property training the dog, which is teaching him to stay within boundaries of your property. 
The dog is a roaming animal. The notion of property training is against his very nature.
Therefore, you can property train him, but […]

Nothing will make your dog want to move away from you more than jerking the leash and dragging him.  If your dog lags, be careful not to reinforce this behavior by giving him attention when he stops. Instead, stand still facing away from your dog and put gentle pressure on the leash and wait.  Praise […]

Hi friends,
Finally, managed to set up this Word Press blog as well as the website-
http://HappyDogHappyYou.com/
Ok, without further ado, lets begin with my first doggie post. 
Who is walking whom?” 
This question pops into my mind whenever I see owners being dragged down the street by their dogs.  Leash pulling usually becomes a complaint only after a large dog […]