EVOLUTION OF THE DOMESTIC DOG
The dog’s ancestry can be traced back to an animal called Miacis, which existed about 60 million years ago. This animal was a tree climber and lived in a den, which it kept clean. We can still observe the instinct of performing toilet functions outside in dogs today. 20 million years ago, an animal called […]
Dog Attack
The tragic death of a 14-month-old girl at her family home highlights again the importance of managing dogs and humans correctly. This is not to say the little girl’s family hadn’t but when you have any children mixing with any dog/s regardless of breed, supervision is paramount. At this point we don’t know the circumstances […]
ARE YOU A PACK LEADER?
5 Tips for establishing leadership with your dog. Don’t Anthropomorphise your dog. They are not human and do not possess our intellect or reasoning abilities. Talking to them in sentences and expecting them to understand you is a recipe for misunderstanding and confusion. Basic Obedience Training is a must in order to create a […]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PUPPY
When choosing a puppy, the single most important factor is that its personality should be right for you. You are likely to have to live with the dog for the next ten to fifteen years. It’s a shame that many pups, often bought on impulse, actually make life difficult for their owners. A dog that […]
Home Etiquette Training For Pooch.
This exercise is a must for all pup’s and dogs. The idea is to set boundaries for your dog when it is allowed inside rather than running amok because its been let in. This will teach calmness to your dog as it enters the home. Firstly place your dog’s bed near the back door or […]
MY DOG WONT COME BACK WHEN CALLED
This is by far one of the most common behavioural problems dog owners seem to experience not just in Melbourne but across our planet. You take your dog to the park and let him off for a play. After a little while you call him and… he ignores you. Then you start yelling and screaming […]
DOGS WHO CHASE THEIR TAILS
Tail-chasing in dogs might seem to be a common and relatively benign factor of playful behaviour in dogs. But when done in excess, the primary causes of tail chasing often involve elements of learned behaviour or medical problems or possibly both. Dogs that were separated too early from their mothers or had poor care from […]
PUPPY AND DOG SOCIALISATION
It is absolutely vital to socialize the dog–to expose him to positive experiences with a wide variety of people, dogs, other animals, sights, sounds and places. That means babies, toddlers, teenagers, men, women, people in uniform, cats, crowds, bicycles, skateboards, shopping carts, strollers, traffic–anything he’s likely to encounter in daily life. The sooner this is […]
BUYING A PUPPY – WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
When selecting a breed, look at the characteristics of the adult, not the puppy. If you have decided on a particular breed, you must find a good breeder. Directories of studs and breeders are available through various governing bodies like Dogs Victoria and other canine associations. You can Google them or find them through dog […]
CLOSED LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND
Command Dog Training School will be closed form Saturday 6 March to Monday 8 March due to the Labour Day Long Weekend. We will resume from Tuesday 9 March. Have a great weekend.
