Alvin Roy - Articles

Some Ideas on Beagle Training
A popular dog breed for a family pet is a Beagle as they are intelligent, keen to please their owners and have a very affectionate nature. If size is an issue then the medium size of a Beagle fits well into most families. Beagles come from the hound family and were originally bred for hunting rabbits and hares etc due to their well developed sense of smell. Having a well developed sense of smell can make training both challenging and rewarding. Beagles can be headstrong and t... Read
By: Alvin Roy | 15/06/2009 | Pets

How to Stop Dog Aggression - Tips and Tricks
Dogs are naturally aggressive. Survival in the wild required the evolution of this characteristic over many hundreds of years. Selective breeding and domestication processes have reduced and refined dog aggression. Below are some reasons why your dog could be displaying aggressive behaviour.Why is my dog aggressive?Factors such as lack of exposure to other people and dogs as well as dominance are the most common causes of dog aggression. Read
By: Alvin Roy | 13/06/2009 | Pets

Tips to Stop Your Dog Barking
To be able to control you dogs barking you must first understand why it is barking. Over time you will learn to understand what your dog is trying to communicate through barking. Sometimes you will want your dog to bark, when something is wrong or your dog needs to go to the toilet, for example. Don't forget, there is good barking and bad barking!. As a dog owner, you are responsible for teaching your dog about barking and making sure you don't become one of those annoying ne... Read
By: Alvin Roy | 13/06/2009 | Pets