Jim Canino Dog Training

05/30/2023

Training your dog to not pull on the leash, or to get off the couch, or to sit still to harness him does not have to involve force. Learn more.

05/30/2023

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05/30/2023

05/30/2023

As we honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, let’s also remember the animals who served along with them.

05/29/2023

I took a selfie with the oldest dog in the world last weekend, and he’s too darn adorable to not share with all of you. 🐾 Meeting this and attending his birthday party was one of highlights of my veterinary career, showing us what a clean, low-stress lifestyle can do for longevity ❤️ (along with a healthy dose of robust DNA).

07/22/2021

When changing a dog's behaviors it's important to consider how long your dog has rehearsed the behavior. For example, if you didn’t mind that your dog jumping on people for the last seven years and now you don’t want that, it will take a much longer to change.

07/20/2021

Housebreaking a pet need not be a difficult, frustrating, or long-lasting experience. With professional pet training, you can have your dog fully trained in no time, with all those annoying and destructive habits gone.

07/15/2021

South Africa is the country with the smallest number of recorded or registered dogs, closely followed by the Netherlands. Both of these are lower than 600 in count of our canine friends. The United States has mostly 400,000 dogs at any given time!

07/13/2021

Dogs who are trained are less likely to make pet ownership more of fun instead of stressful, like if your dog exhibits aggressive or fearful behavior. You’ll spend less of your time cleaning up messes if your dog knows how to go outside.

07/08/2021

Train one trick at a time to keep the dog focused. Refresh tricks the dog knows before learning new ones and always reward for good behavior.

07/06/2021

Consistency is one of the most important things to remember when it comes to training your dog. Make sure that all family members know what is considered acceptable (and unacceptable) pet behavior, and that everyone says and does the same thing when your pet does something good or bad.

07/01/2021

When you detect certain character traits in your pup that are less than desirable, don't give up on them. Instead, work with a professional to help change their behavior to something that is more acceptable to you.

06/29/2021

Q: Which of the following indicates that your dog runs your life? A) Your furniture is covered in mud colored throws; B) Your car is so full of dog crates there is no room for friends. C) Both. "C" Giveaway!

06/24/2021

Did you know that when executed improperly, dog training can lead to anxiety, fear, and other problems in your pet? With a little guidance, you can learn positive training techniques that will build a foundation of trust and safety between you and your dog.

06/22/2021

Did you know that constantly getting angry at your dog and ignoring the good things they do reinforces bad behavior? As they crave attention, they will continue to do bad things because to the dog, negative attention is better than no attention at all.

06/17/2021

Obesity is an even bigger problem for our pets than it is for us, with about half of all dogs and cats being obese. Remember that dog treats are fattening and should not be given too regularly. Treats should only make up about 10 percent of a pet’s diet.

06/15/2021

Once your dog has been taught a new trick or positive behavior, remember to incorporate it into your daily routine. In this way the good behavior will become a matter of conditioning, and the daily acknowledgment of it (with praise or a treat) will ingrain the behavior.

06/10/2021

One easy thing that all pet owners can do to make their dogs behave better is to lavish praise on them. Any time a behavior occurs that makes you proud, be sure to praise your dog with lots of attention and happy tones. This will reinforce good behavior and cause it to repeat itself.

06/08/2021

Medium-sized dogs are usually the most energetic because they are typically working dogs bred to run and work all day. These dogs are not meant to be locked inside and will vent their energy any way they can.

06/03/2021

Do you ever worry that your dog is too friendly to scare away an intruder should he or she break in? When you need to ensure your dog knows to do more than show the intruder their toys, our training program could give you the peace of mind you need.

06/01/2021

The better trained our animals are, the more freedom they are given. Obedience-trained dogs are trusted more and therefore given more free range, which makes for a much happier animal than one left in a crate or one who is constantly yelled at for misbehavior.

05/27/2021

Positive alternatives to destructive behavior should be provided. Exercise dogs regularly and offer toys and chewers to refocus their attention.

05/25/2021

If your kids are anxiously awaiting adulthood at 21, you can appreciate the fact that dogs move from childhood (puppyhood) to adulthood, too. A typical young dog is considered physically mature at 12 months.

05/20/2021

In dog training, commands need to be simple and clear for dogs to understand them. If you want your dog to "fetch," then the specific term “fetch” needs to be the only word used for this action. Simple single word commands are best understood by dogs.

05/18/2021

Whether you love labs or think a mixed breed is perfect for you, it's easy to see that folks are drawn to specific dog "types." Care to guess the five most popular dog breeds in the U.S.? Here they are in order of popularity: Labrador retrievers, Yorkshire terriers, German shepherds, golden retrievers and beagles.

05/13/2021

If you think you can train your dog at home, you may be right, but it is always better to entrust this task to professionals, lest your pet develops some bad habits.

05/11/2021

If you tell your dog no, make sure to indicate what your alternative behavior is. If you don’t want your dog to jump, make sure it knows to sit.

05/06/2021

Allowing dogs to beg for food at the dinner table is definitely something you should avoid. Not only does this reinforce this particular negative behavior, it can also put them at risk because some of the food that people eat can be toxic to dogs.