Teething or Nipping? A Guide to Puppy Bites
During this time (between 3 and 7 months old for most dogs), it’s natural for your puppy to nip and gnaw at things to try and relieve their growing pains. Here is how to decipher the puppy bites.
Dog Obedience – Getting Your Pet to Listen
The way we train our dogs impacts their motivations. Let’s look at the thoughts that may be in his mind when you are working on your dog obedience.
Training Your Dog to Meet the New Cat
You can take steps to train your dog in preparation for a new feline friend to help ensure that they have a successful introduction.
Coping with Your Adolescent Dog
During this period, your adolescent dog (just like your kids) is ruled by their changing hormones. It’s common to experience rebellious tendencies and sudden changes in your dog’s behavior, training, and energy levels.
Did Your Dog Have an Anxiety Attack?
Untreated mental illness can have serious effects on a dog’s physical health and quality of life, so it’s important to know the signs. One symptom of mental illness that may be misinterpreted in dogs is an anxiety attack.
Why Your Dog Growls
Dog growls can be scary, but are often misunderstood. If you figure out what your pup is saying when they growl, you can address the issue and do your best to change their behavior.
Tether Training your Dog
Tether training teaches your pup to have periods of calm and relaxation.For puppies, this is naptime; for older dogs, a time to quietly lay down.
Spaying and Neutering Your Dogs
Spaying and neutering your pets is a responsible way to help decrease the number of homeless animals that end up in shelters in the future.
Helping Your Puppy Sleep Through the Night
One of the most important challenges to accomplish quickly is helping your puppy sleep through the night. Routine is everything with a new dog!
Become a Better Home Trainer
In the same way that we expect our dogs to pay attention, listen, and behave, a trainer also has a responsibility to understand what our dogs need from us.