Welcome to Pierre's Pet Emporium Blog

Hi,
Pierre's Dog Emporium is finally up and running on this new blog. We've decided that Pierre's Dog Emporium required it's own blog, so that we could dedicate more space and time to the emporium.

This week's update will be short and will focus on discouraging your dog from unwanted behavior. I will return on Wednesday to discuss loose leash walking. I will also discuss some products and promotions being featured at the dog emporium.

All puppies do things that we get annoyed at. It could be hyper behavior, nipping or jumping up on us when we're sitting. What ever the behavior is, We all hope that our beloved dog will stop what they're doing..

I don't believe in military or corporate behavior(physically reprimanding your dog).
I believe in positive reinforcement. You should be consistent and you can use a deep/serious voice with your dog.

When your dog exhibits a behavior that you don't like, say "ah ah". If your dog still doesn't listen, repeat the command. Many times your dog will still ignore you.
Try turning your back on your dog and ignore them. If your dog follows you, repeat this behavior. Your dog should get the message and retreat. Once your dog has stopped their behavior, you can go back to what you were doing.

This training takes time and effort on your part. While it may seem that this training is futile, stick with it. It will work.

If your dog is nipping on you, you can try something else. If your dog doesn't listen after you say "ah ah", try saying "ouch" in shrieking voice. This should startle your little friend.

These are a few tips to discourage unwanted behavior. The key is to find something that will take your dog's mind off the behavior that they are doing.

Please note: I'm not a dog training expert. Sign up for a training class to receive expert advice on how best to train your dog.

This week Pierre's Dog Emporium is featuring some interesting products and promotions.

1)Check out Farnam Bio Spot Flea & Tick Control, now only $10.19. This is the season for fleas and ticks. Help protect your dog from fleas, ticks and even mosquitoes.

2)Dog Fancy magazine. A 1 year subscription to this wonderful magazine is $14.99, which is a great savings from the cover price of $54.00.

3)Comfy Pet Log Cabin Cedar Dog House now on sale for only $114.97. Your dog will love this comfy dog house.

You can also find wonderful savings and promos at the emporium. Promotions include free shipping on select purchases and savings up to 70%. Visit Pierre's Dog Emporium and look for our promotional banners on the right hand column.

Visit us on Wednesday when we will talk about loose leash walking.