Free Dog Training Tips - Care and Advice on Behaviour Problems
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So Many Doodles to Love...
If you haven't met a Doodle, you will soon enough. Poodle-crosses have become one of the most popular types of breed around and there are literally dozens of different types. Bark Busters trainers have trained virtually every combination of breeds, each with its own behavioural issues. Here are some facts about this "designer" breed, including some of the m...
If Your Dog Could Talk...
It is amazing what we can learn from the behaviour of our dogs. It's very natural for people to reason and explain dog behaviour in a human way - it's all we know! To start thinking more like your dog is the start to enriching your lives together. The top 10 things your dog is trying to tell you: 1. Instinct tells me I need 3 things to stay alive - foo...
Little Dog Syndrome...
Little Dog Syndrome or LDS, is a common disorder in small dogs. How do dogs develop LDS? Like with many disorders, it occurs over time and without us knowing and in too many instances, with our implied consent through inadvertent conditioning. Two training concepts to consider to help determine if your dog has LDS: 1. When we are being neighbourly we migh...
Lead Training...
Does your dog take YOU for a walk, dragging you at the end of the lead? You are not alone, and the solution is easier than you might think. Equipment: For proper lead training, your dog's collar should be fitted so you can just get 2 fingers between the upper part of your dog's neck and the collar. If it is too loose, your dog could easily back out of i...
Choosing A Dog: The Right Age, Breed And Temperament For You...
A dog's breed and temperament, combined with your lifestyle and personality, all play an important role in determining what kind of dog is the best fit for you. For instance, a slight or shy person could find a large breed dog - especially one that is boisterous or hyperactive - difficult to control. On the other hand, a timid, little dog may not be a suit...
My Dog Is Marking In Our House!...
What can you do when your dog is constantly picking up their leg in your home? Move? Not necessary, as there are ways to help you manage this issue. So why is your dog marking in your home? The answer goes back to the idea that they think of themself as part of a pack and your home is part of their territory. What your dog is doing is making sure that...
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Great Dog Owner?...
Think you have what it takes to be a great dog owner? It is your responsibility to ensure that your dog can adjust well and live safely in a human society. Before getting a dog, ask yourself these questions: What type of dog should I get? Will you adopt a shelter dog or seek out a breeder? Temperament is more important than breed when bringing an anima...
Celebrating 29 years of Speaking Dog the Bark Busters Way!...
Bark Busters, the world's largest, most trusted home dog training company is celebrating 29 years of teaching dog owners how to speak dog. Bark Busters is the dog business that almost overnight went from a two person operation, working out of a bedroom in Wollongong, to be a leading international dog training company. Bark Busters was set up by Danny an...
What Is Holistic Dog Training...
Bark Busters practices holistic dog training, but what does that mean? A holistic approach means that you take into consideration a number of different factors or systems when diagnosing and working on permanent solutions to dog behavioural issues. Holistic also means that the system is natural, with the Bark Busters system focusing on the natural way dogs c...
How To Change Your Dogs Behaviour...
Problematic behaviour can be distressing for you and your pet. After all, dogs don't misbehave without reason, and a well-behaved dog is an understood and happy dog. Changing problem behaviours takes knowledge and patience, especially if the behaviour has been long-established. Here are some things you need to know about how you can change your dog's behav...
Is 'Socialising' Your Dog With Other Dogs A Good Thing To Do...
Our dogs mean a lot to us and we want them to have the best life possible. We may feel that our dogs enjoy and need to play with their own kind. Though that sounds ideal, consider that humans have spent thousands of years domesticating dogs so dogs would prefer humans over canine companionship. Do we really want to encourage dogs to play by canine rules r...
What is Canine Compulsive Disorder?...
As Bark Busters dog trainers and therapists, we are often called in for difficult cases. Many of us have worked with blind and deaf dogs with much success. It's amazing how dogs can use their other senses to navigate their worlds! Occasionally, though, we run into some really tough cases where the dog's behaviour seems to go beyond the norm. We've recently s...