Whether you bring home a new puppy or an untrained rescue dog, you want to teach your dog the basic dog training commands that he needs to go through life as a good canine citizen. Teaching your dog good manners and how to behave in public is not only more relaxing for you and your … Read more
Have you ever thought about how your dog perceives the world through his eyes? Is he also able to see the beautiful flowers on the field or the colorful toys that you have bought him? The theory that dogs are colorblind has been around for a very long time. Humans thought that dogs only react … Read more
A dog that is chewing and licking on his paws is normal behavior and you have probably seen your dog doing this at least once. But if your dog is excessively chewing on his paws even when they are not dirty, there might be something wrong. You will have to differentiate normal grooming from something … Read more
Training your dog in German seems to be quite popular in the USA. You’ll also find the German Shepherd among the most popular dog breeds in the US. Did you know that the German police had started professionally training their dogs in the early 1900s and have also used them in war? In some regions, … Read more
Many dog owners have heard of socialization but most don’t understand the importance of it and many don’t know how to socialize their puppy the right way. A well-socialized dog has experienced different people, places, and situations in a positive manner when he was a young puppy. This will also help your dog to react … Read more
Not only puppy parents have an issue with potty training. If you bring home a new adult or senior dog you will probably have to house train him too. Adopting an older dog is just as rewarding as it is with a young puppy. Give your dog plenty of time to become adjusted to this … Read more
The day you’ve been looking forward to is right around the corner. Your new puppy will join your family and you definitely want to be prepared for that. Bringing a new puppy home can be a financial burden and you can quickly become overwhelmed by all the options available online. This exciting part of your … Read more
Dogs are not “just” our beloved family companions, their skills and carefulness make them perfect for assisting people with disabilities and mental health issues. The most popular service dog is probably the guide dog but there are in fact 8 different types of service dogs that we will discuss now. 1. Allergy Alert Dogs (AAD) … Read more
“Stay” is such a well-known command but so many dogs and owners struggle with this. Especially for a young puppy, it is hard to stay still as they always want to move around and are easily distracted. Teaching your dog a solid stay will help you in many situations. The command stay is being used … Read more
It is not always easy to determine whether your dog is feeling sick or in pain. They are magicians when it comes to hiding any illness until it’s too late. The reason for that developed from their roots as wolves. Just like many groups, packs or herds, sick and weak animals have a high risk … Read more