Contradictory to what movies and TV shows tell us, training to walk a dog using a leash is not easy. This is because it is not in the nature of a dog to be held by a leash and they prefer to walk and run as free as they can. That is why there is a need for dog training before you can walk your dog smoothly with a leash on.



When hiring a babysitter for your children you normally look to family and friends for references. Do the same when you are looking for a dog walker. You can seek out references from friends that have dog walkers, your veterinarian, and dog groomer. They may know of individual dog walkers or dog minding.

You may like to try using a clicker or other cuing device. These are widely accepted as being successfully in dog training, but they can also be incredibly effective for cats. First, just use the clicker when the cat is being fed or offered a treat, as this will ensure that the cat associates the sound with something pleasant. As with a dog, once the link between food and the clicker has been made, the clicker alone can be used to praise good behavior.

According to the American Pet Products Association, in vacations 2012, Americans spent $4.16 billion on the grooming and boarding of pets. The Humane Society statistics state that there are 78.2 million dogs in the United States and that 46% of U.S. Households have at least one dog. With all of these loving dog owners, pet sitting has started to become more than a "let's get the kid down the street to watch our dog" business.

First, you are not being unkind to your pup by crate training. Dogs are instinctively den animals and will quickly adapt to spending time during the day in a well ventilated wire crate. Never use the crate as a disciplinary tool. Always make spending time in the crate positive.

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