Exercising is very important for your dog, mentally and physically. While physical exercise is often covered in daily walks, training or playing games gets a raw deal. In this blog post, I have covered How to Exercise Your Puppy, so you should check that one out first. There are also general rules on how much […]
To quickly answer that question: Yes, dogs can definitely eat apples. They are actually really healthy for your dog. Benefits of Apples Apples are high on fiber, low protein and full of antioxidants. Vitamin C can help with degenerative conditions like joint disease and the fiber is great for digestion. If your dog has a […]
Food aggression is a type of resource guarding. It can occur at the earliest stages when your dog is only 5 months old. While a lot of dogs have this instinct to protect their food from you, it is not a genetical behavior. Food aggression is learned when the puppy is still with his littermates. […]
There are so many different dog training techniques that are used by owners. Same with parenting children, everyone has their own opinion on what works best for them. Often times that is right because no one knows your dog or your child better than you do. There are plenty debates on each technique whether they […]
House training your puppy is a vital step in their development. As their bladder becomes bigger and bigger they will be able to hold it much longer. Throughout this process, you will need to teach your puppy where the right place to pee is. Not in your house but on a grass surface. House training […]
There is a lot to learn about our furry companions. While some myths are not true, there are plenty of facts you probably have never heard. 1. Dogs can feel jealous Studies have shown that dogs are able to feel genuinely jealous when you pet another animal. For some dogs that could turn into aggression […]
Dogs can learn new tricks and behaviors through visual gestures and vocal sounds. They best learn by teaching them monosyllabic words like “stay”, “come” or “sit”. So how do you train a deaf dog without using sounds and words? It is actually not that different from training any other dog. Getting Attention Many trainers recommend […]
There is no stronger bond between humans and animals than the relationship with man’s best friend. Dogs and humans have been living together for over 20,000 years. We may descend mostly from apes but our emotional connection with canines is that much closer. How did the human/dog bond establish and how do we improve the […]
Physical and mental exercise is very important in dog training at any age. The right mental stimulation will give them satisfaction and the right physical exercise will make them tired. There are a few points that you should take into consideration when properly exercising your puppy. The Right Type of Exercise Young puppies have other […]
Today I wanted to share with you my top 3 dog training secrets. Although there are dozens of important training tips I find these to be the most overlooked and important to really form a foundation for dog training. 1. Bonding and Communication This the very first thing every new dog owner should be focussing […]