Raising two dogs vs one dog. Should you raise one dog or two dogs? That’s a question I asked myself for years — until I decided to try owning multiple dogs (usually 2, but sometimes 3) at the same time. Because multi-dog household aggression is real! It’s one of the signs of Littermate Syndrome when you’re raising two puppies. I’ve been at this for decades now! Here’s how to introduce 2 dogs. Signs one dog doesn’t like the other. Pros & Cons of having more than one dog. Ways to simplify life when you have multiple dogs. How to get dogs to get along. All my best tips for how to raise two dogs in the house together!
Fearful And Nervous Dogs
Do you have a frightened dog, but only at certain times? Maybe it's when your dog is around strangers, or in unfamiliar places, or in the car, or around other dogs... you get the idea. Dog owners share some of the best counter-conditioning methods that really work -- when done correctly (like petting, giving treats, and using other calming behaviors). See how to make a fearful dog more confident, how to stop dog jealousy issues and aggression in dogs, and how to deal with your dog's separation anxiety -- what initially causes it, what continues to trigger it, and how to calm your dog.
How To Help A Dog With Separation Anxiety (What Initially Causes It, What Continues To Trigger It, And How To Calm Your Dog)
If your dog doesn’t like being left alone, read this! Here’s how to help a dog with separation anxiety See the causes, treatments, and ways to keep your dog calm when alone.
Have A Nervous Dog? 2 Ways To Help A Scared Dog Around Strangers + 3 Ways To Use Play, Exercise, Training (PET) Therapy To Make A Fearful Dog More Confident
Is your dog nervous in public places? Does he always have his eye on strangers and watch their every move? A dog trainer shares 2 important ways to make your fearful dog more comfortable around strangers. Is your dog even afraid to play? Here’s how to help a scared dog build confidence in themselves and become less fearful.
Is Your Dog Jealous? Here’s How To Stop Dog Jealousy & Aggression In Dogs
I know how challenging raising two dogs together can be — especially when one is jealous or aggressive. It’s downright scary at times! See how we dealt with many long months of sibling rivalry of the worst kind in our home, what dog jealousy and aggression look like (photos and videos), and how I managed to stop dog on dog jealousy with my dogs.
How To Get Answers To Your Dog Health Questions… Fast!
Get answers to your dog questions right away — online — from verified pet experts. What’s your dog question?
How To Calm A Frightened Dog With Treats (aka Counterconditioning)
Do you have a frightened dog only at certain times? If so, should you pet your dog to calm him during storms & other scary situations? The answer is yes, petting your dog, giving him treats, and using other calming behaviors are excellent counter conditioning methods that work!
Nervous Dogs – Try This If Your Dog Is Fearful Around People
Any time a guest inside our house physically moves (e.g. to get up after sitting down, to reach out to pet Tenor, or to give him a treat), Tenor immediately darts away… fast as lightning! When I mentioned this to our dog trainer, Suzy Godsey, here’s what she suggested…
Calming Dog Aromatherapy: How To Treat Anxiety In Dogs
For dogs that become anxious or nervous whenever they hear loud noises — such as lightning, thunder, fireworks — or dogs that experience anxiety whenever they’re traveling, being groomed, or at the vet, there are a number of simple and good-smelling things you can do… Dog aromatherapy is famous for its calming effect on dogs… and their owners!
