Successful crate training opens up a lot of options for you and your dog, both within obedience and behavior training as well as life in general. A dog who is properly acclimated to the crate is going to be far less stressed during travel, boarding, or overnight stays at the vet. (We never want that
Dogs interact with the world with their mouths. They don’t have hands and opposable thumbs. Using their mouths is how they eat, play, explore, pick things up, etc. Not only is chewing natural for dogs, but it has health benefits as well (so long as they’re chewing the right things). Then how do we make
Puppy jumping is usually greeted with enthusiasm and affection. Then one day that same behavior is greeted with irritation or worse – all because the puppy grew up. Never reward any dog for jumping. In fact, we want to engage them as little as possible. They jump for attention, and even a stern “no” or
Aside from chewing, a common way in which dogs utilize their mouths is in play. It’s very natural and (to a certain extent) acceptable for dogs to use their mouths when playing with one another. It’s up to us humans to teach them that doing so is not acceptable when engaging with people. Here’s how:
The best long terms results for dog and cat introductions is to take your time and go through a step-by-step process of slowly acclimating the animals. The time frame listed below is just an estimation. You may be able to proceed through these steps faster or slower depending on your individual dog’s behavior. Week 1:
Reducing Separation Anxiety in Dogs Everyone needs a little time alone - unless you are a dog suffering from separation anxiety! Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit behavior problems when they're left alone. Typically, they'll have a dramatic response within a short time (20-45 minutes) of their owner leaving. The most common of these behaviors