In my article on how to train your dog to stay, I have mentioned the release command a few times and its importance for dog obedience training. Before we talk about training the release command for dogs, what even is the release command and what does it mean? The release command is used in basic […]
Getting your dog to come to you when called is probably one of the hardest commands for dog owners. The recall comes more naturally to some dogs like guarding breeds that are used to work close to the owner than others. You probably hear people every day that are yelling at their dogs in the […]
You have decided that now is the right time to bring a new puppy home! Just like you did your research on choosing the right breed you will now need to find the best potential breeder. You will want to make sure that you buy the healthiest and happiest puppy from a legitimate breeder but […]
Separation anxiety in dogs is a well-known behavior problem for most owners. 8 out of 10 dogs have experienced some anxiety symptoms before. But many jump to the conclusion too quickly that their dog suffers from separation anxiety just because he as barked a few times when being left alone. Signs of distress and separation […]
I am feeding my dog a raw diet since a few weeks and I wanted to incorporate a bit more protein into her meals. As I do not feed her dairy or wheat, eggs were the first thing that came to my mind. After a little bit of research, I found out that dogs can […]
An overexcited dog or puppy can be very nerve-wracking for every dog owner. It is really hard for a puppy to stay calm, especially for high energy breeds. The sooner you start reinforcing positive behavior the better your puppy will get. Hyperactivity is totally normal in puppies and can be caused by high energy, stress […]
In the last blog post, I have talked about 6 pros of neutering your dog but you also need to know the cons that come with such surgery to finalize your decision. Today, we will be talking about 5 reasons why you should NOT neuter your dog or puppy: 1. It’s not the solution to […]
Neutering your dog or puppy is a very important health decision and should be decided on an individual basis. As there are pros and cons for everything, we will look today on 6 reasons why you should neuter your dog or puppy to help you make a final decision. But first, what is neutering? Neutering […]
Heel is a very important command and will make your walks and your dog’s impulse control much better. It is also a great way to train some leash manners, especially with a young puppy or very excited and high energy dog. What Does Heel Mean? Heel will teach your dog to walk beside you and […]
Puppies are a whole lot of work and we want them to have the best start in life possible. When I took my first puppy home, stress caused her very bad diarrhea. And she had a few problems with it afterwards because she puts everything in her mouth. Gladly, I could treat it at home […]