What makes a dog learn? Why does he do the things he does? Attempting to break the family dog of bad habits can be frustrating without the knowledge that it takes the average dog four days to learn the average thing. Being unaware of this fact causes many dog owners to feel they’ve got the […]
Adult Dog Training – What To Expect From Your Dog As He Reaches His Adult Years
Your dog has finally reached his adulthood and this means that the period of training, adjusting, socializing, and more training have come to a stopping point (for the most part, that is). This is the period where you can really appreciate his companionship, his friendship, and even his help around the house (depending on his […]
Free To A Good Home: Training The New Dog Owner (Part 1)
The average American family consists of daddy, mommy, and 2.1 children. The “.1” must, of course, represent Buddy, the family dog. Buddy may have appeared, complete with a red ribbon, as a furry little bundle of Christmas cheer, nestled underneath a brightly decorated tree. But by the time the ornaments and branches have been ingested […]
Amputation Of A Limb – Helping Your Dog Get Used To Having 3 Limbs
Depending upon the cause of your dog’s amputation surgery, and whether or not there was an underlying disease or other condition at fault, you are going to have to work with your veterinarian or other specialist about rehabilitating the animal so that he can get back to good health and emotional stability. Should I Exercise […]
Excessive Barking (Part 8): Can Using A Bark Collar Work At Quieting Your Dog?
Training your dog to stop barking excessively, whether in or out of your absence, is a fairly simple process. With a little creativity, a squirt gun, and approximately 7 days of devotion, you can have your dog quiet in no time, giving both you and your neighbors a break from all of the noise. Most […]
A 7-Step Housetraining Guide For Your Puppy (Part 2)
Housetraining your puppy is about to get real easy, so long as you are following these seven simple steps to success. That means that you have already purchased the right dog crate, perhaps a baby gate in the process, and have picked out the perfect potty spot (preferably in your back yard). Step Three: Make […]
Excessive Barking (Part 7): How To Trick Your Dog Into Being Quiet (Alternative Methods)
When beginning your anti-bark campaign, it must be remembered that dogs learn by associating their actions with either pleasing or displeasing results. It takes approximately one week for the average dog to learn an average thing. The solution to the problem when creating the “trick your dog into thinking you are home” plan with so […]
Adult Dog – Your Dog Is Older Now, So Treat Him With More Respect & Understanding
You give your dog food and shelter in order to keep him alive. But there are three other things that he needs in order to stay healthy, happy, and improve the quality of his life. First, he needs regular exercise to keep his body in shape. Second, his mind needs to be stimulated to keep […]
Amputation Of A Limb – Can Your Dog Live With A Prosthetic?
Is your dog facing the possibility of having one of his limbs amputated due to an accident or a disease? Such a surgery is not uncommon, especially when dog owners have pets that experience a terrible car accident or bone cancer, which typically calls for an amputation process. We call these amputated canines “tripods” which […]
Excessive Barking (Part 6): How To Trick Your Dog Into Being Quiet (Setting Up The Plan)
It has been said that a trained dog has the intellect of a child in the age group of between three and seven years old. At first glance this may seem commendable, but when one stops to think about it, that intellect is not really advantageous under all circumstances. An intelligent dog knows whether his […]
