A yapping dog, guilty of excessive barking, can be a nuisance to everyone in your neighborhood. If this bad habit is not abated, Buddy could become the target of an irate neighbor-turned-poisoner. You could likewise become the target of a civil suit. If you truly love Buddy, give him just four days of your time […]
A 7-Step Housetraining Guide For Your Puppy (Part 3)
Are you ready to wrap up our easy and easy to follow 7-step housetraining guide? These last few steps are crucial, so pay attention. Step Five: Look For Cues, Give One Back Now that you know how to teach your puppy when and where to potty, you need to know what to do when it […]
Free To A Good Home: Training The New Dog Owner (Part 3)
The most trouble that people have with new dogs that are kept out in the yard would be the “transplant the shrubbery game”. The cause here is one primarily of boredom. That’s right… sheer boredom. Dogs need toys of their own, just as small children do. As a small child, I recall vividly the boring […]
Avocados: A Surprisingly Healthy Fruit For All Dogs (Part 2)
Most dogs love avocados. They taste good, and they are an excellent source of fat. Fat is responsible for providing dogs with extra amount of energy and gives them healthy skin as well as an extra glow in their coat. Strangely enough, it was the dogs themselves who led us to the idea of using […]
Free To A Good Home: Training The New Dog Owner (Part 2)
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 […]
