Senior Dog Care – 3 Things You Need to Know
If you own a senior dog, we know that you want to keep him active, healthy and happy for as long as possible. But just like humans, both a dog's needs and their capabilities change in later years.
How To Slow Down a High-Energy Dog
You love when your dog is happy and active, and we know you don't want to quell their joy and exuberance. But by giving them enough exercise, attention, and training, you can channel their energy appropriately.
Dog Training Basics: 5 Ways to Encourage a Calm Dog
Your dog is looking to you for guidance, and he expects you to set the rules. Ultimately, a calm dog who understands how to act in every situation will be happier and more well-adjusted. Not to mention, your home will be a lot less chaotic!
Introducing Your Older Dog to the New Puppy
While humans may be excited to welcome the yelping, playful bundle of energy into the home, it is important to note that your older dog may not share your enthusiasm for bringing a second dog into the home.
Distractions Happen! 3 Tips to Improve Your Dog’s Focus
Dogs don't have innate good manners, they need to be taught. Just like any other behavior, you can improve your dog's impulse control through training & consistency.
Teach Your Dog to “Drop It!”
Dogs will be dogs, and we should expect that they will pick things up in their mouths - but sometimes it is difficult to retrieve the item from them. Here are some dog training methods that may help you to get your dog to "drop it!" on command.
Quick & Easy Ways to Help Your Dog’s Behavior
No matter what is causing the behavior, and no matter your dog's age, yo'll be happy to know that bad habits can nearly always be corrected with some patience and consistency.
How Much Physical Activity Does My Dog Need?
Many owners have learned the hard way that when their pets are not given a physical outlet for plenty of activity, they can get frustrated or bored and turn to destructive behaviors, and that is not good for anyone.
Can You Train an Older Dog?
Regardless of the famous adage which proclaims the opposite, you really can teach an old dog new tricks. Actually, it is never really too late to teach your faithful companion to learn and exhibit new behaviors, even if they never had any formal training up to this point.
At What Age Should You Begin Training Puppies?
Many people think that training cannot begin until puppies are five or six months old. But experts say that waiting until this juvenile stage is upon your pet may cause unnecessary problems. By 6 months your dog is beginning to develop their adult behavioral patterns - and bad behaviors learned in puppyhood may already be established. Sadly, this is often the reason that many juvenile dogs are abandoned at shelters as their humans get exasperated.