http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Martin+Olliver Pets Martin Olliver Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=93545&ca=Pets When I started training dogs, head or "harness" collars for dogs were new on the market and all the rage. The Gentle Leader and the Halti are the two best known types of dog head collars, and are often discussed interchangeably even though there are slight differences in the design and they are made... Pets Martin Olliver Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=91297&ca=Pets When raising a puppy, there is a fine line between a dog bite and puppy love. Adult dogs will bite for a numbers of reasons, including fear, defensiveness, and aggression. But puppies have yet to develop many of the behaviors (such as possessiveness, territoriality, or simply aggression in general)... Pets Martin Olliver Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=93307&ca=Pets I have to admit it. I think it’s cute when my dog whines. Even adorable. That’s because she whines for only two reasons: 1) When she sees a dog friend she really likes and she wants to be allowed to greet them and play; and 2) when she sees a human friend she really likes and she wants to be allowed... Pets Martin Olliver Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=93326&ca=Pets When you come home to find holes all over your lawn, and you have a dog, there may be a correlation there. But don't bother trying to confront your dog after the fact. Punishment after the fact is widely known as the least effective and potentially most damaging form of dog training on earth. Even i... Pets Martin Olliver Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=83730&ca=Pets Obviously, most problems with barking dogs result from dogs that don’t have their owner around to quiet them down. In fact, the owner’s absence in many cases is what’s rousing the dog’s vocal chords. Most of what you can do to get your dog’s barking under control is done directly by you when you cat... Pets Martin Olliver Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=86202&ca=Pets In general, you need to decide what kind of house you want to live in and what doggy rules are the most important ones. For example, if your dog seems temperamental around young children, you will want to focus on this first before worrying about the furniture. It’s often a good idea to have “no go”... Pets Martin Olliver Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=89910&ca=Pets There are many forms of dog aggression. The distinguished police dog trainer Ed Frawley of Leerburg Kennels names 16 forms in his training guides, accounting for everything from the dog’s gender, to their possessiveness, territoriality, dominance, or fear. The residential dog owner doesn’t necessari... Pets Martin Olliver Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=83347&ca=Pets When you need to curb your dog’s barking, it can be a real challenge if the only time they do it is when you’re not there. Often, these dogs need a training program that will not only address the barking, but possibly a general case of separation anxiety. However, you’re in luck if they bark in your... Pets Martin Olliver Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=86122&ca=Pets Down Spot! Down Princess! Down Rover! Down Peaches! … Down Comet! Down Cupid! Down Donder and Blitzen! I’ve heard that command many times, from many desperate dog owners, directed at many determined dogs. The jumping dog is a universal problem, but a better understanding of what’s motivating the beh... Pets Martin Olliver Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=83319&ca=Pets Humans play solitaire to keep themselves occupied when they’re alone. Dogs chew. It’s what they do. Actually, chewing is much more important to dogs than solitaire is to humans. Dogs need to chew on things to maintain healthy teeth and gums and good jaw strength. Solitaire will do nothing for your d...