Tag: Electric Fence
Maybe you are looking for an electric fence for dogs as a way to keep your pet on your property without expensive physical fencing. Browse our articles about dog training devices, including electric fences.
We understand the need to keep dogs in their respective yards with some form of barrier. A fenced space provides a safe area where dogs are free to roam. You want your pets to experience the outdoors without chains and leashes. But you also want to protect them from cars, other dogs, and other potential dangers. Physical fencing can be expensive, depending on the size of your yard. That’s why some homeowners look to an electronic fence for dogs. Before you install an electronic dog fence, do research. Electric fences can be moderately effective and introduce a host of safety and ethical issues.
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#StoptheShock: Positive Dog Training Without Shock Collars
A campaign called “Stop the Shock” has been making its way through social media and email inboxes in an effort to educate dog owners about alternative and humane ways to train their pets. We love it! Positive-reinforcement training is exactly what we recommend in our “Train, Treat, Repeat” approach to dog training. More on that in a moment. Here is a short video message from Petco’s national dog training manager about positive reinforcement dog training:...Read more
4 Humane Ways to Control Dog Barking
Barking is one of the most annoying behaviors that dogs have, but you can’t fault them for it. That’s how they communicate when (they think) something is wrong, when (they think) they need something, and when they’re excited about something or someone (you’re home!). How can you humanely stop a dog from annoying barking, or train him to bark when you want him to? If there are two things we want you to take away...Read more