Morrissey: Dog training basics: get their attention

January is national Train Your Dog Month and a great time to start the year with good manners for your dog. Over the next month, I will be discussing training in general, as well as giving some quick training tips for you and your dog Copyright 2012 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Morrissey ...

Training a dog not to bark takes patience

Dogs love to bark. When they bark to greet us at the door or bark at a stranger in the yard, we might be happy with their barking. However, excessive barking can become a nuisance. Luckily, there are usually ways to reduce your dog's barking to an acceptable level without taking any drastic measures.

Morrissey: The importance of giving your dog your attention

Last week we discussed that training a dog starts with getting their attention. This week, we will discuss how giving your dog attention can prevent several common behavior problems such as excessive barking, chewing and digging.

Many ways to help a pet adjust to new schedule

Dear Anne: "A Landlord" wrote to you asking about a tenant whose change in work schedule resulted in his dog barking at 5 a.m. and disturbing his neighbors. Please let your readers and "A Landlord" know that there are many ways for the tenant to help his

Visit to dog park provides lesson for dog and owner

When my daughter bought a Shiba Inu puppy this summer, I plunged into the joy of puppy training whenever I could sneak off with the puppy. It had been six years since my own dog, Romeo, had been a puppy.