Most people who have children have probably taken their kids to some form of daycare. Have you ever thought about taking your dog to daycare? Doggie daycare has been gaining in popularity over the past couple of years. It's a place that your dog can go to have fun during the day and not be stuck at home alone. For some dog owners, doggie daycare is the only option to prevent their dog from destroying their home (or his own crate) while they're gone. For others, it's simply a … [Read more...]
There are lots of fun places you can take your dog for the day. A dog park is one of the most popular options. If this is your first time visiting an off leash dog park, there are a few things you should know ahead of time. This isn't just dog park etiquette. This is important information to protect both you and your dog while at an off leash dog park. When you know what to do ahead of time, then you'll be free to enjoy the day and have fun at the dog park! … [Read more...]
How often are we unhappy about certain behaviors our dogs have? Like jumping up on strangers when they first meet them, barking all the time, growling at other dogs, the list goes on and on. What do we do in these cases? Most of the time, we will express our frustration in one way or another. "No." or "Don't do that!" is probably the word or expression most often used. Often, we get frustrated (or even angry) if the "No" does not get the desired result. But are … [Read more...]
When you have a fearful dog, the first thing you want to do is learn to lower your dog's stress level. Lowering your dog's stress level will give your dog the chance to learn new skills and behaviors. One way to help a fearful dog become a more confident dog is by doing Play, Exercise, Training therapy (otherwise known as P.E.T.): Play - If your dog is afraid to play (with or without you), try to change your dog's surroundings. Give him a place to play that he … [Read more...]
Are you thinking of adding a second dog to your household? If you are, then be sure to introduce the two dogs to one another before you bring the new dog home. The most important thing to do before you have two dogs in your house at the same time is to establish your role in the pack. Yep, you read that right. To your dogs, you must always be seen as the pack leader for the group -- from Day One. You don't need to take this to an extreme or anything. Just make sure that it's … [Read more...]
Socializing your dog to meet other dogs and other people will take a lot of time and a lot of patience, but it's definitely worth it. And the sooner you start, the better!A friend of mine did not properly socialize her dog as a puppy. As a result, it took a lot of extra time and effort to socialize her dog to be comfortable around other dogs and other people at the age of 3. Here are 4 easy steps to follow when introducing your dog to another dog: Start with the dogs 10 feet … [Read more...]
Do you have a jumping dog when you walk in your house? When a dog jumps up on you he is greeting you -- it's just his way of saying hello. If you don't want a jumping dog every time you walk through your door, then you'll want to try to correct the behavior soon after it begins. Otherwise, it will just take you longer to stop the jumping dog behavior. Fortunately, this is pretty easy to fix. … [Read more...]
To have an enjoyable holiday season with your dog and your family and your guests, you will want to do a few extra things to make sure that your dog and your guests stay safe. Here are 3 things you can do to keep everyone safe and happy over the holidays: Have rules. Be clear -- with your dog and your guests -- what the rules are in your home regarding the dog. For example, don't let your dog jump up on people. Do let guests know when it's okay to give your dog … [Read more...]
A lot of dogs are having problems today because of their past. What would it take to change that?Many dog owners are simply not aware of just how important it is for a dog to be introduced to a lot of different stimulants in a lot of different ways when they are very young. Even veterinarians often advise to keep young dogs away from too many influences from the outside before they have all of the shots required to be "safe."This is one of the moments where it is important to follow … [Read more...]
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