Posted on March 13, 2013 by WayCoolDogs

So you’ve adopted a new 4-legged cuddly family member with an inquisitive wet nose and you couldn’t be happier. Now all that’s left is introducing your new puppy into your home with pets. This may take some time and patience, especially if the old pet[s] is an alpha dog or cat.

Posted on March 08, 2013 by WayCoolDogs

Getting a dog not house-trained to go outside (or wherever you may want them to) can be tough, especially when you can start to feel more like a janitor than a trainer. Some dogs seem to pick things up pretty quickly and some seem to struggle, but the way you clean up the mess can have a pretty big impact on success.

Posted on March 04, 2013 by WayCoolDogs

If you own a puppy and you decide it’s time to teach him how to walk on a leash, then you should know that this is not as difficult as it may sound – when dogs are young, it is very easy to “mould” their behavior. To train your puppy successfully, there are several steps [...]

Posted on February 06, 2013 by WayCoolDogs

Dogs who eat poop causes more misery than any other behavior for dog owners, hands down. To go even further, most dog owners agree there is nothing more disgusting than a poop eating dog, chomping away in front of the neighbors and church groups going house to house.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by WayCoolDogs

Dogs need attention, and when they don’t get that attention, they have no problem letting you know it – for as long as it takes to get your attention again. You might come home and find your dog has re-decorated your house. This is very common, but there are many things that aid in easing separation anxiety in dogs.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by WayCoolDogs

… up to 62 percent of dogs or cats slept with their owners. Yet most health and pet websites state this is an unhealthy situation, warning us that owners with sleeping dogs or cats in beds can be a dangerous situation.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by WayCoolDogs

If used correctly, and with a well-trained dog, retractable leashes can be great tools. Used incorrectly, they can do more harm than good!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by WayCoolDogs

… animal behaviorists are constantly learning new and important facts about dog behavior and improved dog training techniques. With many discoveries and innovations in dog training courses occurring on a regular basis, some of the traditional dog training techniques have become outmoded.

Posted on December 03, 2012 by WayCoolDogs

Your child’s first best friend is the family dog and in order to make them best friends it is important that your dog can tolerate your child. Children are known for aggravating dogs because of the constant noise or movements they are making and if your dog is not used to those things, it can [...]

Posted on November 20, 2012 by WayCoolDogs

To be a “responsible” first time dog owner, there are several preparation tips that helps you easily decide if a dog is really the right choice for you: (1) analyze your personal lifestyle; (2) financial capability; and (3) patience. If you are willing to make these commitments, owning a dog can be one of the most wonderful experiences that you can enjoy in your lifetime.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by WayCoolDogs

An autism service dog is specially trained to provide anchors for autistic children — both physically and emotionally. A serious condition, autism is more common than the combination of AIDS, childhood cancer, and diabetes. And with one child out of 150 in the United States diagnosed with autism, there is more of a need for [...]

Posted on October 26, 2012 by WayCoolDogs

Puppies are adorable – there is no mistaking that. Those cute little faces are so innocent and heart-warming that it is hard not to fall immediately in love with them. On the other side of their cuteness, are their inquisitive nature about their surroundings and becoming comfortable with their new home. Everything is new to [...]

Posted on September 20, 2012 by WayCoolDogs

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Dog training collars consist of two basic collars for dogs: dog training collars that tighten when the leash is pulled, and those that do not. Dog training collars are also the most common form of directing and teaching dogs, made for controlling the dog manually.

Posted on September 19, 2012 by WayCoolDogs

… puppies who are considered high maintenance will be much more pleasurable if they learn how to stand like ladies and gentleman for grooming, eventually learning to enjoy being groomed. Besides, puppies who learn to adapt to grooming will become will better socialized in the future.