Africa Ministry

Is there a reason many dog owners are not successful when training their dogs? Yes! Many people don’t start training early enough, when a dog is a puppy and is more receptive to training. The longer the training is left, the harder it is to coach the dog.

You are tired. Your neighbors are provoked all the time. You’ve got a continual headache. You’re exhibiting all the indicators of a frustrated pet owner and now you wish to find out how to train your dog to stop barking at night. Just like cat’s meow and rooster’s crow, dogs communicate through barking, and it’s unfair and unrealistic to expect your dog to never bark. But, it is possible to coach your dog when it is acceptable and inappropriate to bark. Controlling your dog’s bark needs to be an obedience command instead of an unpredictable reprimand for something done incorrect.

Nipping or playful biting isn’t unusual in puppies and some older dogs. Dogs explore the world thru their mouths, so nipping is natural and not assertive. It is how they communicate, interact, explore, and play.