Understanding Dog Separation Anxiety: Causes and Symptoms Causes of Dog Separation Anxiety Dog separation anxiety can stem from various factors and understanding its underlying causes is crucial to addressing the issue effectively. One common cause is a lack of proper socialization during a dog’s developmental period. If a puppy does not have positive experiences being […]
Dog Nutrition – The Powerful Role Of Water In Your Dog’s Health
Your dog’s body is made up of 70% water. He can live even if he loses all the fat and half of the protein in his body. However, he will die if his body loses even just 1/10 of his water. In order to survive, a full-grown dog requires, at the very least, two milliliters […]
Escape the Crate Hate: Love Your Crate Training! – Positive Crate Training Methods
Understanding Crate Training: The Key to a Happy Dog The Benefits of Crate Training Crate training is an invaluable tool when it comes to raising a happy and well-adjusted dog. Although some people may view crates as confining or cruel, when used properly, crates provide a safe haven for dogs and offer numerous benefits. First […]
Potty Train Your Dog Quickly and Easily
If there is one thing that all dog owners can relate to it is the experience of taking a puppy that has no clue about the proper area to use the bathroom in and then training him to be a responsible pet to use the bathroom in the appropriate place and at the appropriate times. […]
Maximize Fun with Canine Agility Drills! – Dog Agility Training for Beginners
The Benefits of Canine Agility Training Improved Physical Fitness Canine agility training offers numerous benefits for your dog, starting with improved physical fitness. The rigorous nature of agility drills helps to develop your dog’s strength, endurance, and flexibility. By navigating through obstacles, jumping over hurdles, and weaving through poles, your dog engages in a full-body […]
Curing Those Backyard Blues: How To Get Your Dog To Respect The Yard (Part 2)
Does your yard resemble the moon’s surface, riddled with craters everywhere? When resolving a digging problem, it helps to know why your dog digs. Reasons for digging are many: to relieve boredom, to hunt vermin, to create cooling pits, to escape under fences and to underneath buried treasures, the list goes on… A dog left […]
Uncover the Secret Language of Dogs! – Understanding Dog Behavioral Signals
Understanding Basic Dog Behaviors The Importance of Understanding Basic Dog Behaviors Understanding basic dog behaviors is crucial for dog owners and trainers alike. By decoding the signals dogs use to communicate, we can better understand their needs, prevent unwanted behaviors, and build a stronger bond with our furry companions. Body Language: A Window into Canine […]
First Aid – How To Save A Choking Dog
Dogs sometimes have a bad habit of putting anything they find inside their mouths. Actually, let me correct that statement, dogs always seem to find a way to put objects in their mouth that do not belong there! They tend to pick up all types of stuff, ranging from balls to rocks, small toys to […]
Transform Barks into Smiles with These Tricks! – Training Dogs to Stop Barking
Understanding the Root Causes of Excessive Barking in Dogs Understanding the Root Causes of Excessive Barking in Dogs Excessive barking in dogs can be a frustration for both owners and neighbors, but it is important to remember that barking is a natural behavior for dogs. To effectively address and eliminate excessive barking, it is crucial […]
Practical Potty Training For Puppies (Part 4): Accidents Happen!
Potty accidents will happen and sometimes they happen because you didn’t stick to the housetraining schedule or weren’t watching your dog close enough. Maybe you allowed your puppy too much freedom and it snuck down the hallway to urinate in the guest bedroom. But your dog might also have had an accident because it didn’t […]
