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Dog Training and Health - Dog Training from Beginner up
A Trained Dog is a Happy Dog - Down-to-earth Advice on Dog Training and Caring for Your Dog. Step-by-step dog training and natural remedies for optimum dog health. Enjoy your dog!


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Dog Training - Training your Dog so that you're both happy!

Dog Training from the dog’s perspective – fun, easy to understand, easy to do. A trained dog is a happy dog. For pedigree or mutt, our Training Tips work with your dog’s mind.

Dog Toys and how to use them in Dog Training
Dog Toys have a serious side to them: you need to get the right toy for your breed, and know how to use them to get the best results from your dog training

Dog Toys - the Pick of the Best
The pick of the best dog toys for your dog

Choosing the right Dog Collar for Dog Training
You need the right tools for the job, so choice of dog collar is more important than you may think for getting the best results from your dog training.

The Dog Lead for you and your dog
The right dog lead can make a lot of difference to the success of your dog training program. We discuss the merits of the different styles available, and which one you should choose.

Clicker Training - the dog's preferred dog training method
With Clicker Training you can improve your dog's behavior in minutes. For top-level competition dog training, fun dog tricks, or just having him come when you call him!

Dog Tricks - your Dog will enjoy them as much as you do!
Dog Tricks will sharpen your dog's intelligence and really amaze your friends - what's more your dog will love them!



Puppy Training the way the Puppy likes it

Approach Puppy Training from the Puppy's viewpoint. The trick is to have the Puppy want the same as you, then Crate Training and House Training follows easily.

From Crate Training to House Training
Puppy housetraining without tears: good Crate Training means you first let him feel at home in his crate, then harness his natural instincts to keep himself clean.

Teach your Dog to Sit
Does your dog sit from free choice when you ask him, or do you have to force him? Train him our intuitive way and you will have a reliable sit every time.

Down Boy! Teach your Dog the Instant Down
One of the most useful exercises a dog can learn, an instant down can be a lifesaver. Get the drop on command the easy way.

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Dog Breeds - choosing the Dog Behavior you want

Choosing a dog is not just about looks. Dog behavior is dictated by centuries of dog breeding. Do you want a dog breed that herds your cats into the corner, or would you prefer one who fetches them?

Which Dog Breed? Choosing the most suitable for you
It's not just looks, or even choosing the same dog breed you grew up with. Here dog-owners tell you what the different dog breeds are really like to live with.


The Basenji - what's he really like

Living with the barkless Basenji is a warm, fuzzy experience - especially fuzzy when this African hound starts a rumbustious game in the house!

The Border Collie - what's he really like?
If you're choosing a dog to share your home, you need to know whether he'll enhance or disrupt your life. Here are some home truths about the Border Collie.


Great Danes - what are they really like to live with?

You need to know whether a dog will fit into your household before you choose one. Here are some tips from owners of Great Danes.

The Weimaraner - the Silver Ghost

This handsome but haughty-looking dog is a bundle of love - once he's clear about who wears the trousers. A Weimaraner is for enthusiasts.

The Whippet - elegant but cuddly sighthound
Beauty, elegance, speed and affection, all parcelled up in this handy-sized dog. Find out what the Whippet is really like to live with.



Living with Dogs - a full life
Living with Dogs is not just keeping hairs off the furniture, it's a whole concept of how your life should be lived with dogs - to the full!

Dogs and Children - what a sparky mixture that can be!
A few suggestions to make this potentially explosive combination safe, and turn it into what it should be - the best childhood experience possible.

Dogs and Cats - a wonderful combination!
Dogs and Cats need not be enemies - if you introduce them right they'll be pals for life.

The right Dog Beds for your dog
Did you know that in dog beds, one size doesn’t fit all? The right dog bed can make quite a difference to you and your dog.

Travelling with a dog
Travelling with a dog can be a delight, once you are equipped for the journey. Advice and ideas abound here.

Travelling with Dogs makes it all more fun!
Travelling with dogs really makes your holiday. Go on a special dog-holiday, or have him enjoy yours. Lots of Tips and Resources for you here.

Dog Gifts - for, about, and from dogs
It's so easy to get presents for dog-lovers - either presents for their dog to wear or play with, or dog gifts for them or their home.

Fireworks and Dogs – Keep them Apart!
Dogs and Fireworks – these two should always be kept apart. As well as turning your dog into a nervous wreck, there are real physical dangers too.


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