A loyal and joyful dog, the Golden Retriever makes a great family dog.  They love to learn and love children and adventure.  This dog is one of the most kind dogs out there. Rambunctious and fun, the Golden Retriever is bundle of sunshine.  Many of you  know I frequent West Hills’ Dog Park in Suffolk County Long Island,  where I perform some dog training while watching the diverse breeds, especially the Golden Retrievers run around after one another.

As one of sporting breeds of dog, this dog dates back to the 1800’s in Britain.  The breed originated as a combination of yellow retriever and Tweed Water Spaniel and was used to retrieve foul that was shot by Lord Tweedmouth on his Tween River estate.

The Golden Retreiver hit the US in the 1890’s and their coat ranged from deep gold to pale orange.  Today they are more typically golden yellow – between medium and light.  An intelligent dog that exudes beauty and grace, this dog is very obedient and easy to train.  They are trustworthy and friendly, standing between 21 to 25 inches tall and weighing between 55 and 75 pounds.  The body is more long that it is tall, with the males having a broad skull.  The eyes are filled with expression and intelligence.  Their droopy ears fall along the side of the head giving them a cuddly, stuffed animal appearance as a puppy. The tail on the Golden retriever is not snipped and is constantly wagging.

Our Golden Retriever dog training includes socialization and learning to control his impulse to be too friendly to other dogs.  This dog needs exercise to keep healthy and in condition, as well as brushing of his lustrous coat.  Obedience training is necessary to control his exuberant and enthusiastic personality.  The urge to run and jump up on you is their nature.  Training should be gentle, yet consistent as these dogs tend to lose interest quickly.  Game playing is a great way to train and get good results.  Playing fetch is a game that all Golden Retrievers love as well as a game of Frisbee.. 

Their diet should consist of premium dog food and they must not be overfed.  Table scraps are not recommended.  They are predisposed to hip problems as well as eye problems.  Skin problems can arise as well as heart problems.  As long as regular check ups are had and the dog is well taken care of, these dogs should thrive in a family with children or without.  They make great companions and love to cuddle and be in the presence of their owner.

German Shepherds are incredibly intelligent, making them one of the easiest breeds to train. However, as the saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks (unless you are a member of Dedicated Dog Training), so it is best to begin training your dog as early as possible. For German Shepherd dog training, the recommended start age is ASAP! Correct and consistent training is incredibly important, which is why it is recommended to utilize a professional dog trainer, someone who understands how to properly coach and train your new puppy. Luckily, if you live in a big city like New York, there are plenty of dog trainers to choose from. These trainers will be able to instill good obedience habits in your dog, habits that will continue as the dog grows older. Waiting too long to train your puppy will create bad behavior that will be more difficult to break or change later on which is why you should begin your German Shepherd dog training when your new family pet is still a puppy.

Boxer puppies can be an extremely fun loving animal and make for great pets because they love being around people.  With that said, a boxer puppy can be very hyper and have a tendency to jump all over humans, which can be dangerous to a young child.  Because of this, dog training for a boxer puppy is especially important.
 
The best way of properly dog training a boxer puppy is to train them early on.  Boxer puppies are quite intelligent and can be trained at a very young age.  If a boxer is aggressive during walks and pulls away, a good way of training this habit is to quickly turn and walk in the opposite direction.   Eventually, the boxer puppy will learn that pulling their owner will end the fun and become less rewarding after the abrupt turns.
 
To make a boxer puppy stop jumping on people, a common dog training tip is to ignore it.  Giving them attention will worsen the puppy’s habit.  Instead of petting them or yelling, just turn the other way (for other methods that are too difficult to correctly describe, visit  www.DedicatedDogTraining.com.
 
To get a boxer puppy to stop barking, the best step is to take away one of their toys in the form of a punishment.  Also, when dog training a boxer puppy, be sure to give the puppy positive attention when the puppy is being quiet.  Dog training has many methods to arrive at the same outcome, some require more time, others are quicker, unfortunately some of the quicker ones need to be verbally explained rather than blog posted.

Yorkshire Terriers are great little bundles of high energy and affection ( just ask our recent member from Staten Island who felt the need to use our dog board and train program to redirect some of their Yorkie’s energy).  They have become one of the most popular breed of dog and make great companions to anyone from children to senior citizens.  They fit well in a large family or as a live alone individual.  In addition, to running around in some of dog parks, they do well in apartment settings too. 

The spunky yorkie originates from England and they were originally used to get rid of rats.  These animals are athletic and muscular for a small dog and they are quick on their feet.  A very confident dog, they hold their heads high as they walk.  This breed is very intelligent and their dark eyes are full of expression. 

Yorkies have a soft and silky coat that starts out black and tan and develops into a steel blue and tan coat.  These dogs do not shed and require little maintenance in the way of grooming.  They also do not cause any dog fur related allergies.    These puppies need to be socialized in order to avoid snappiness.  Our Yorkie dog training program requires consistency but gentleness.  Two areas of contention are house breaking and excessive barking.  With the proper Yorkie dog training program, both these issues can be taken care of . 

This bubbly breed is outgoing and energetic but can be a tad territorial in nature.  They can be a great watch dog and their bark is much bigger than their bite.  These dogs form tight bonds with their owners and family and can suffer from dog separation anxiety.  One of the biggest threats to these pets is household accidents.  They are so small in stature that they are literally under your feet.  Stepping on them or things falling on them can occur quite easily.

They are also predisposed to hypoglycemia, tooth decay, cataracts and tracheal collapse.  You can watch for signs of listlessness to indicate hypoglycemia or problems breathing to indicate tracheal collapse.  Straining on the leash can be a major cause of this as well.  Regular check ups at the vet can help to achieve a long life for your yorkie.

Positive reinforcement is the best method of yorkie dog training.  Through encouragement and repetition, the pup will learn to do what you want.  Obedience is important with this rambunctious pup.  If you live in Nassua or Suffolk County, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, or New York City, and would like assistance with your yorkie visit www.DedicatedDogTraining.com