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Shiba Inu – A Dog that is More Like a Cat

by shibashake 29 Comments

People always say that the Shiba Inu is a dog that is more like a cat. What properties make the Shiba Inu be more like a cat? Does the Shiba Inu also have more dog-like qualities? Here, we consider both the cat-like and dog-like nature of Shiba Inus.

Leash Training Your Dog

by shibashake 151 Comments

Leash training your dog is effectively achieved by teaching him one simple fact – pulling will get him nowhere. We examine common leash training techniques including 180 turns, hand targeting, red-light-green-light, and leash corrections.

How to Stop Puppy Biting

by shibashake 219 Comments

Puppy biting is normal canine behavior. However, for the safety of all, we want to teach our puppies not to bite on people. Here are some common techniques on how to stop puppy biting, and how to teach our dogs to control the force of their bites.

Should I Follow Cesar Millan’s Dog Training Techniques?

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Cesar Millan is the charismatic and popular dog trainer from The Dog Whisperer television show. In his program, Cesar Millan applies various training techniques to rehabilitate problem dog behaviors. Should we follow Cesar Millan’s dog training techniques? If so, why, and if not, why not?

Should Dogs Be Left in the Wild?

by shibashake 25 Comments

Should dogs be left in the wild? Are wild dogs happier than domestic dogs? We consider some of the key factors that affect a dog’s quality of life and compare wild dogs to domestic dogs.

Allergic to the Vet

by shibashake 2 Comments

Taking the dogs to the vet can be expensive as well as a big pain in the ass. However, to keep our dogs happy and healthy, it is important to go for yearly vet examinations, teeth cleaning, and vaccine shots. I usually schedule vet visits on February, which is also Pet Dental Health month. During this time, our vet takes off $20 from our teeth cleaning bill.

Looks Can Be Deceiving

by shibashake 5 Comments

This article shows how looking at a single dog picture is not enough to see what is truly going on. When it comes to dog training, context is extremely important, and single pictures or even edited television clips are insufficient to convey all the relevant information. Words can be deceiving, and so can single pictures and edited video clips of dog training sessions.

The Dominant Dog – Dealing with Dominance in Dogs

by shibashake 263 Comments

What is the dominant dog? Some people attribute all bad dog behaviors to “dominance”, while others do not want to use the “dominant dog” label at all. We examine dominance in dogs and present techniques for handling this issue.

Build a Strong Bond with Your Dog

by shibashake 32 Comments

To establish a strong bond with our dog, we need love, as well as a good dose of rules and structure. We discuss some dog bonding tips, and how we can create a healthy relationship with our dog that is based on trust.

What Is Dog Cruelty?

by shibashake 32 Comments

Dog cruelty is often defined as inflicting unnecessary pain and suffering on our dog. Most dog cruelty laws, only deal with cases of extreme physical violence and neglect. However, the question of cruelty becomes a lot more controversial, when pain is applied in the context of dog training or dog behavior modification. We consider dog cruelty, and whether certain training techniques fall under its umbrella.

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