Dog training fundamentals can be summarized by three things – your dog’s attention span, understanding of your dog and consistency in its training.

The single most important aspect of dog training is to get your dog to listen to and obey your instructions every single time. So, it needs to be taught how to obey you and follow your instructions. It also means that your dog must know how to respond to your commands, when you give the commands. An obedient dog is a dog that is well trained.

It is easy to accept the latest statistics that indicate pet ownership is growing world wide. And dog owners number in the millions. What may not be as easily accepted in some circles that a majority of dogs are untrained. This situation presents a real threat to the neighbors of most dog owners.

Just like you would never raise a child at home and withhold sending them to school to be educated, the same is true with a puppy or dog that is purchased. An educated dog is definitely going to be healthier and happier. And this includes you, the owner.

You may feel that your dog makes your house more of a home, but it can also make it more of a dump. Between dirty paws, chewed furniture, food spills and other accidents, dogs can be messy. Here are some tips to help maintain a well-groomed home to match your well-groomed dog.

Raising backyard chickens can’t be that difficult, can it? Before you take the leap and start raising your flock, make sure you have a good chicken coop for your feathered friends.