Winter Safety Tips for Dogs: Obedience Training for Cold Weather Walks

December 5, 2024 BY WSI Comandix | LEAVE A COMMENT

Winter Safety Tips for Dogs: Obedience Training for Cold Weather Walks Winter walks can feel like stepping into a magical snow globe—crisp air, peaceful scenery, and a blanket of snow beneath your feet. However, these picturesque moments often come with hidden challenges that can be hazardous for both you and your dog. Slippery sidewalks, freezing temperatures, road salt, and even unexpected distractions like wildlife or other dogs require ...

Holiday Treats and Dog Obedience: Training Your Dog to Avoid Dangerous Foods

November 5, 2024 BY WSI Comandix | LEAVE A COMMENT

Holiday Treats and Dog Obedience: Training Your Dog to Avoid Dangerous Foods The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and delicious treats—but it can also be a hazardous time for our furry friends. While we enjoy festive meals, our dogs may face risks from sneaking dangerous foods off the table or being fed by well-meaning guests. Thankfully, proper dog obedience training can help keep your dog ...

Top 10 Dog Obedience Commands Every Pet Should Know

July 5, 2024 BY WSI Comandix | LEAVE A COMMENT

Top 10 Dog Obedience Commands Every Pet Should Know Dog obedience training is crucial for ensuring a well-behaved and happy pet. Mastering basic commands improves your dog's behaviour and strengthens the bond between you and your furry friend. Effective training enhances communication, leading to a more harmonious relationship. Sit Why It's Important "Sit" is a foundational command that establishes control and promotes calm behaviour. It helps prevent jumping, ...

Guide to Using Treats for Dog Obedience Training

February 5, 2023 BY Alpha Paws | LEAVE A COMMENT

Guide to Using Treats for Dog Obedience Training Is using treats appropriate during dog obedience classes? Many pet owners have this question in their minds. With years of training and experience, our trainers at Alpha Paws have understood how dogs think, learn, and sense their surroundings. So, here’s an article that explores how treats affect dog obedience training and how you should use them in the training process. ...

When Does Your Dog Need Obedience Training?

March 5, 2022 BY Alpha Paws | LEAVE A COMMENT

When Does Your Dog Need Obedience Training? Pets, especially dogs, are great at relieving stress and anxiety. There’s nothing more comforting than coming home to see them wagging their tail in excitement, anticipating your return. However, if your dog holds their tail straight up, barks threateningly, growls, or lunges often, these could be signs of aggression. Behavioural problems can occur at any stage of life. They may cause ...

Getting Your Dog to Obey Your Commands

September 5, 2019 BY Alpha Paws | LEAVE A COMMENT

Getting Your Dog to Obey Your Commands In addition to being frustrating, it can also be quite dangerous when your dog won’t listen to your commands. The experts who lead dog obedience classes believe that it is essential to teach them about desirable behaviour to keep them out of trouble and harm’s way. Read on to learn about a few useful tips to get your puppy to listen ...

Tips to Help Your Dog Successfully Go Off-Leash

April 27, 2018 BY Alpha Paws | LEAVE A COMMENT

Tips to Help Your Dog Successfully Go Off-Leash When your dog behaves well on their leash, you may begin to wonder if it’s possible for them to go off-leash sometimes, such as through a trail or in a field. While it isn’t recommended to introduce this new freedom to them suddenly, there are some tips you can start doing with your dog to help make sure the transition ...

Winter Dog Safety Tips

January 5, 2018 BY Alpha Paws | LEAVE A COMMENT

Winter Dog Safety Tips Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Helps Owners Assume Role as Pack Leader We're right at the start of the winter season, so what better time to start learning how to protect your dog and keep them safe in the cold by these winter dog safety tips. Whether you're taking them for a walk, playing outside, or just letting them out back to do their thing, ...

Why Your Dog Rips Things Apart When Left Alone

July 5, 2015 BY Alpha Paws | LEAVE A COMMENT

Why Your Dog Rips Things Apart When Left Alone Avert Destructive Dog Behaviour in the Home by Alleviating Separation Anxiety Many dog owners enjoy sharing stories with family and friends about the daily activities and antics of their pets. These anecdotes often focus on cute or funny little quirks in the dog’s behaviour that bring smiles to the faces of the listeners. And with the technology available today, ...

Fun Tricks You Can Easily Teach Your Dog

April 5, 2015 BY Alpha Paws | LEAVE A COMMENT

Fun Tricks You Can Easily Teach Your Dog Dog Training Can Be Fun for Any Age Dog and for Its Owner Too Many people have likely heard or perhaps even uttered the adage that you cannot teach new tricks to an old dog. This expression if frequently used as a figure of speech when a human displays an aversion to learning new skills or changing any part of ...