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Three Important Rules of Pet Communication...
Your dog doesn't speak English, and you don't speak dog, but you can still communicate effectively with your pet. Your vocal tones and body language communicates volumes to your pet, but you should know that there are some things you shouldn't do when communicating with your pet. Here are three important rules of pet communication everyone should follow....
Enforcing House Rules for Your Dog with Visitors...
Dogs are a lot like children--they can get very excited when visitors come to your house--and it can be common for the "house rules" to go right out the window in the excitement. Don't let your visitors encourage your dogs to behave badly. Here are some tips to help make sure that your pet follows the same rules when guests are visiting as they would any o...
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...
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: When we are being neighbourly we might...
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 his 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 th...
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...
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...