http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jonathan+Cheong Pets Jonathan Cheong Sun, 12 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33997&ca=Pets Coming when called is a vital skill that every dog must learn, both for its own safety and that of those around it. A disobedient dog that refuses to come when called could easily be hit by a car, get into a fight with another dog, or suffer a variety of other bad experiences. A well trained dog tha... Pets Jonathan Cheong Sun, 12 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=34114&ca=Pets Many dog owners are anxious to give their four legged companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush that important step. Dogs should only be allowed off their leash after they have become masters of all the basic obedience commands, such as walking at your heel, sitting... Pets Jonathan Cheong Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33511&ca=Pets Rewards just may be the single most important motivator in dog training. Obedience training through the use of rewards and other positive reinforcements has long been recognized as the most effective method of reaching most dogs and getting the best possible results. Making obedience training fun, a... Pets Jonathan Cheong Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33184&ca=Pets Problems with inappropriate urination are some of the most commonly encountered by dog owners. As a matter of fact, inappropriate urination and defecation is the most frequently cited reason that owners surrender their animals to shelters. Before you can address problems with inappropriate urination... Pets Jonathan Cheong Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33268&ca=Pets Obedience training is one of the most important and most effective things any owner can do for his or her dog. A properly obedience trained dog is a happy, productive and safe member of the family, while a untrained dog can be destructive and even dangerous. Dogs are designed by nature to follow lea... Pets Jonathan Cheong Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=32976&ca=Pets Separation anxiety, also known in the dog training world as owner absent misbehavior, is one of the most frequently encountered problems in the world of dog training. Separation anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways, including chewing, destroying the owner’s property, excessive barking,... Pets Jonathan Cheong Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=32965&ca=Pets The basic dog training collar goes by many names, including choke collar, choke chain, training collar, correction collar and slip collar. These training collars are among the most popular and most commonly used tools with both amateur and professional dog trainers. While a training collar is an eff... Pets Jonathan Cheong Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=30592&ca=Pets The basis of training any animal is winning its trust, confidence and respect. True training cannot begin until the animal has accepted you as its leader, respects you and entrusted you with his or her confidence. The mistake many puppy owners make is mistaking love and affection for respect and con... Pets Jonathan Cheong Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=30941&ca=Pets The head collar has become an increasingly popular dog training tool in the past couple of years. Two of the most well known brands of head collar on the market are the Gentle Leader and the Halti, but there are many other brands that incorporate the basic head collar concept. Many people find the G... Pets Jonathan Cheong Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=31239&ca=Pets Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen on all kinds of dogs. Puppies and adult dogs alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than an annoying habit. Leash pulling can lead to escape in the...