Understanding the Nature of Hyperactivity in Dogs The Origins of Hyperactivity in Dogs Hyperactivity in dogs can stem from various factors, both genetic and environmental. Some breeds are naturally more energetic than others, while certain individual dogs may have more predisposition for hyperactive behavior. Additionally, a lack of physical exercise and mental stimulation can contribute […]
Dog Nutrition: Good Food & Bad Food – Learn The Difference
How do you know whether or not the food you are feeding your dog contains all of the necessary nutrients he needs for optimal health and energy? For Starters, Learn What The Labels Mean Foods labeled “completely balanced” or “nutritionally complete” meet the nutritional requirements for either maintenance (adult dogs) or growth and reproduction (puppies […]
Whisper Magic Into Your Dog’s Ears! – Dog Whispering Secrets for Obedience
Understanding the Power of Dog Whispering Understanding the Psychology of Dog Whispering Dog whispering is a powerful approach to dog training that goes beyond traditional methods. It is rooted in a deep understanding of canine psychology and communication. As a dog whisperer, I have spent years studying and observing dogs in order to develop this […]
Common Puppy Behavior Problems: Nipping Till It Hurts
All pups start out doing everything possible to seemingly want to annoy you, get in trouble, or worse – hurt themselves. But at the same time they are incredibly cute – they have to be so you’ll still love them when they are being really bad, which happens often while they are learning how to […]
Emergency First Aid For Dogs 5: Approaching An Injured Dog
The most common of all accidents involving dogs is the one in which the dog is struck by a car. To help you prepare as best possible should, you run into this type of scenario with a hurt canine, please read along and take notes of the following steps. And please, take these steps to […]
Practical Potty Training For Puppies (Part 2): Why A Dog Crate Makes Housetraining Easy
All dogs are born with the instinct to keep their beds clean and as soon as their legs are strong enough to support them, puppies will toddle away from their littermates to relieve themselves. Before that, momma dog stimulated the puppies to relieve themselves and cleaned up after them. Using a crate as a training […]
Common Puppy Behavior Problems: Mounting & Chasing
When puppies grow up they often start mounting the legs of their owners or other dogs. This is normal puppy behavior but not something that is appreciated by humans for a number of reasons. First, it’s embarrassing, especially if your puppy does it to company. Second, it can be a demonstration of dominance on the […]
Emergency First Aid For Dogs 4: When A Dog Is Bleeding
It happens every day – a dog is crossing a street or busy intersection and becomes the target of thousands of pounds of crushing steel – injuring the poor animal to the brink of death. If you ever have the unfortunate experience of bearing witness to this trauma, it is important to have a basic […]
Practical Potty Training For Puppies (Part 1): The Secret Is In The Schedule
Mark and Sandra Richardson just adopted a 5-month-old black Golden Retriever puppy from the local rescue group. The group informed Mark and his wife that the dog was already housetrained. But the couple quickly learned otherwise. “When we drove up to our house, my wife took the dog directly to the backyard to relieve himself,” […]
Dog Food: 5 Types Of Commercial Dog Food You Might Want To Consider
Just a few years ago, feeding your dog was so much simpler compared to today’s nutritional advice. I remember when my parent’s dog ate whatever the whole family would eat, including dessert! In addition to table scraps, he also ate commercial dog food. That dog had a happy life and lived well into his mid-teens […]
