Training Your Aging Dog
As your dog ages, their lifestyle will likely change. They may have limited movement, some health problems, or loss of hearing or eyesight. These changes will affect the routine you’ve had throughout their earlier years.
Let’s Review: Introducing Dogs
When introducing dogs who have never met, first impressions are a big deal. You want to set the dogs on the path to safe, playful interactions.
4 Golden Rules of Dog Training
There are many dog training techniques, but some are time-tested golden rules. Incorporate these tips with a new puppy or a mature canine family member.
Let’s Review: Discourage Resource Guarding
Resource guarding is an instinctual behavior, and an important one at that. Before domestication, wolves protected their food from those trying to steal it.
Proper Leash Behavior for your Dog
Most dogs have some trouble with pulling, lunging, or crossing back and forth in front of you while on a leash. While some dogs make it look easy, proper leash behavior is actually quite a skill.
Pros & Cons of Dog Parks
Many neighborhoods feature dog parks where residents and furry friends can mingle. You will need to determine whether this is a good option for your pet.
When Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk
You send your pup out into the yard at night and wham! he is hit with nature’s stink bomb. What do you do when your dog meets a skunk?
Safe Play Between Children and Dogs
Dogs and small children can be so cute together, especially when they form strong emotional bonds. However, both dogs and kids have minds and emotions of their own; it’s important to teach both of them as early as possible about safe play, so as to decrease the chance of injury. First Impressions are Important If [...]
Training Your Dog to Stay Off the Furniture
Limiting the time your dog spends on the furniture means less vacuuming of dog hair for you, and keeps it from developing a permanent doggy smell.
Preparing your Dog for New Baby’s Arrival
A new baby in the house completely alters the family routine and dynamic. Dogs, who thrive on consistent schedules, are likely to be overwhelmed.