Having behavior issues? Explore our various resources under the “Resources for Adopters” menu. Meanwhile, these videos are enlightening for all pet owners. Enjoy and good luck on your journey communicating with your pet!
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:
Whether you’re bringing home a brand-new puppy or an adult dog who’s lived in a home before, expect messes. Even a full-grown dog who’s fully house trained will need to adjust to their new home and new routine, and sometimes there might be an accident or two. The basics for potty training puppies and adults,
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:
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
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
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