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Ivan Ojounru - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Ivan Ojounru has been training dogs in the UK since the late 1980's. He now lives in France, were he continues to train dogs and write about dog behaviour, training and care topics.
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- Canine Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - How to Spot it and How to Treat It
[Pets:Dogs] It is estimated that around 2% of the American dog population is living with Canine Compulsive Disorder. CCD is a condition similar to the human condition Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and, can be just as debilitating.
- Living With and Training a Deaf Dog
[Pets:Dogs] Living with a deaf dog can be a deeply rewarding experience. Contrary to to popular belief, living with a deaf dog is not that much different to living with a dog that has it's hearing in tact. All that is required with owning a deaf dog is a little extra understanding, patience and an ability to be flexible in your communication with him.
- 5 Fun Games to Play With Your Dog That Will Make Him Healthier and Happier
[Pets:Dogs] If your dogs exercise consists of a quick walk to your local park, then here are 5 games that your dog will love to play. The best thing is they are free, you don't need any expensive equipment and, your dog will get fitter and healthier playing them.
- A Simple Tried and Tested Method of Helping Your Dog to Stop Jumping Up on You
[Pets:Dogs] Does your dog constantly jump up on you, your family and friends, or even complete strangers? It is possible to stop this kind of unwanted behaviour easily with consistent training. This article gives the dog owner practical advice on how to help their dog overcome this unwanted behaviour using a simple tried and tested method of retraining.
- 5 Simple Steps to Teaching Your Dog to Come Back to You Every Time
[Pets:Dogs] Do feel like your fighting a loosing battle each time you call your dog to come back to you? This article offers information and practice advice using a simple tried and tested method of training, that will help you to teach your dog to come to you every time you call him.
- Canine Depression - A Guide to It's Symptoms and Natural Treatment
[Pets:Dogs] Canine depression is a condition which seems to be on the rise. Our pets just like us, need to keep pace and adapt to a culture that is constantly changing. Because our pets inhabit the human world, then the potential for stress related conditions, such as depression exist. This article discusses depression in dogs and how they can become affected by this condition. Practical advice is given both in terms of how to spot the symptoms of depression, and how to treat it yourself, with the emphasis on natural remedies.
- Simple Home Grooming Techniques That Will Give You a Healthier and Happier Dog
[Pets:Dogs] This article covers the simple home grooming techniques you can use for a healthier and happier dog. The article covers the tools you will need to suit the breed of dog you have, plus natural home recopies for dog shampoos, and cleansers for your dogs ears and eyes etc. The article finishes with advice on how to give your dog a total and thorough grooming that will not only leave him smelling and looking great, but healthy too.
- Intervertebral Disk Disease - Its Symptoms and Treatment
[Pets:Dogs] Intervertebral disk disease is a condition of the spine, that can affect all breeds of dog, but mainly smaller breeds. This article discusses Intervertebral disk disease, how it is caused, the dog breeds more likely to develop the condition, and it's symptoms and treatment.
- Small Dog Syndrome - How to Stop a Small Dog Behaving Badly
[Pets:Dogs] Many small dog owners have problems with their dogs, that range from possessiveness, aggressiveness and constantly demanding attention. This kind of dominant behaviour in small breeds has inherited the label small dog syndrome. This article discusses small dog syndrome, how and why some dogs develop it, and what can be done in a practical way to help a dog overcome this kind of problem behaviour.
- How to Stop Your Dog From Eating It's Feces
[Pets:Dogs] It's often difficult for dog owners to understand why dogs eat feces, and much more difficult to discuss. This article looks at the common causes of excrement eating in dogs, and offers practical advice to help your dog overcome this problem behaviour.
- Understanding and Dealing With Your Dogs Dominant Behaviour
[Pets:Dogs] Dominant behaviour in dogs is a much misunderstood phenomena. This article is aimed at helping dog owners understand dominance and how to help manage this behaviour in their dogs.
- Understanding What Your Dog is Saying by Reading His Body Language
[Pets:Dogs] Although dogs are quite vocal animals, their main form of communication either with humans or their own species is through non-verbal signals or what we more popularly call body language. Non-verbal messages can be both overt and very subtle; think of the enumerable non-verbal messages you send and receive during the course of an interaction with another human being. In fact human behavior experts suggest that over 80% of our communication with each other is 'understood', by us interpreting the non-verbal behaviors during a conversation.
- Treat Your Dog For Fleas Naturally With the Use of Essential Oils
[Pets:Dogs] Many people are moving away from the traditional methods of flea treatments and choosing to use more natural methods of treating their dogs. This article explores the use of essential oils as a natural and effective treatment for fleas, by offering practical advice on how to treat both your home and your pet, so as to remain flee free throughout the year.
- Excessive Barking - How to Choose and Use the Right Anti Bark Collar For Your Dog
[Pets:Dogs] Does you dog bark excessively? Would you like to put and end to his or her unwanted behaviour? Have you tried other methods of training, to help your dog overcome his problem barking, and been unsuccessful? Then the use of an anti barking collar lay be a training tool that can help you in achieving your goal. This article discusses a number of issues related to obsessive barking, for example why dogs bark excessively, getting to the route course of your dogs barking and would the use of an anti bark collar be an ethical way to treat your dogs excessive barking. The article finishes with the types of anti barking collars available you can use as training tools.
- Training Your Dog to Overcome It's Excessive Barking
[Pets:Dogs] Does your dog have a problem with obsessive barking? Have you failed in your efforts to cure him of his unwanted behavior? This article will help you understand the motivation behind your dogs barking, along with practical advice on how to cure it.
- Socialization - The Cornerstone of Effective Puppy Training
[Pets:Dogs] Owning a puppy brings a certain amount of responsibility, especially in the area of socialization. This article gives both information and practical advice on how you can effectively socialize your new puppy, so he or she will grow into a confident, friendly and well behaved adult dog.
- Making Your Home a Safe and Secure Place For Your Puppy to Live
[Pets:Dogs] Before bringing a new puppy into your house, you will need to make it a secure and safe place for him or her. In this article I give plenty of practical advice on the important 'puppy proofing' considerations you will need to make, plus the essential items you will need to buy, before your new puppy comes home.
- Helping Your Dog to Overcome Separation Anxiety
[Pets:Dogs] It is estimated that around 10% of dogs suffer from an exaggerated negative reaction to being left alone. This fearful response to being left alone is referred to as separation anxiety. We are not entirely sure as to why exactly separation anxiety occurs, but it does seem there is no single cause for it.
- Helping Your Dog Overcome Food and Object Guarding
[Pets:Dogs] This article teaches you why dogs display possessive and aggressive behaviour with food, toys and other resources. The artcicle will also give you a step by step, simple approach on how to help your dog overcome this unwanted behaviour.
- A Simple and Effective Method of Teaching Your Dog to Sit
[Pets:Dogs] When it comes to training your puppy any new behavior, it's always a good idea to have a training formula in place. Training formulas are very useful, as they allow you to break each training exercise down into manageable parts, and you can also highlight your skills and weaknesses during your training sessions, giving you an opportunity to enhance your skills.
- Make Training Your Dog More Successful and Fun by Using a Training Formula
[Pets:Dogs] This article discusses how you can boost the time it takes to train your older dog or puppy new behaviours, or reinforce learned behaviours, with the use of a training plan. The article includes a simple, yet effective training formula for dog owners to use in any practical training situation.
- Teaching Your Puppy to Respond to the Sound of His Name
[Pets:Dogs] This article discusses the practical aspects of teaching your puppy to respond to the sound of his own name. Many dog owners have problems with their dogs ignoring their calls, and quite often this is due to mistakes in early training. Copy this method, and your puppy will be respond enthusiastically each time you call his name.
- Easily and Effectively Crate Train Your Puppy Or Older Dog
[Pets:Dogs] This article offers practical advice on helping your puppy or older dog become accustomed to spending time in his crate. The article discusses why it makes good sense to buy a crate for your dog, the best method of helping your dog to accept it, and how to keep your dog occupied when he is spending time in his crate.
- How to House Train Your New Puppy Quickly and Easily
[Pets:Dogs] This article outlines a very simple, but extremely effective method of house training your puppy. Many people fail to house train their puppies effectively, because they are inconsistent in their system of house training. Follow this formula, and it will not be long before your puppy is clean both day and night.
- An Introduction to Clicker Training Your Dog
[Pets:Dogs] This article discusses the basics of clicker training for dogs. Learn how to teach your dog to respond to his or her name by using a clicker to train him, and watch how responsive he or she will come following a few sessions.
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