45% of dog owners let their pets sleep in their beds. While it may be soothing for some to have a warm cloud resting in your bed, many others suffer from insomnia. Especially large breeds can easily roll over your whole body, hog your blanket or sleep on your pillow. I couldn’t imagine sleeping in […]
Receiving “love bites” from your dog is kinda cute and probably an honor to be blessed with this type of affection. Every dog owner has experienced this mouthing behavior with their puppy but now that he is a grown-up adult dog, the biting might be a bit concerning. “Love bites” are defined as affectionate bites […]
You have just told your dog to get off the furniture or you have been away for a little bit longer than usual and now he has gifted you with poop on the floor or expensive carpet. The logical human explanation for this behavior might sound a bit like this: “great, now he is taking […]
Like many dogs, my dog gets so excited when people visit our home. She wants to be petted, will run around and just be really annoying to everyone. In general, she is definitely not a jumper but her level of excitement can be surreal sometimes. Every dog will express their excitement in another way. While […]
Stones, rocks, and dirt are probably the last things you want your puppy to chew on. While curiosity plays a big role in eating stones, it’s definitely not normal behavior and might become dangerous when the rocks are actually swallowed. To eliminate the problem, you will first have to determine whether it has a medical […]
A dog that suddenly refuses to walk on the leash is a weird sight for many dog owners. Going for a walk is usually the best thing to do for a young pup and many pull strongly on the leash to get around the next corner as quick as possible. Your dog might be either […]
Now that you have used the crate for your dog at night or during the day when you are at work, it’s time to provide him with more freedom during these hours. The crate is a perfect way to keep your dog confined and safe when unsupervised. Most puppies get into all kinds of stuff […]
Aggressive behavior in dogs should always be taken seriously. Whether your dog is being reactive towards other people or dogs on a leash or protective over his food. Leash reactivity and aggression remain among the most common dog problems that are presented to qualified dog trainers. Depending on the severity of the aggression and if […]
I walk my dog every night in the dark and have been using and trying plenty of products that either produce or reflect light. When walking your dog at night, safety should be your highest priority. Drivers should be able to see you clearly but also bikers and strangers need to be aware of your […]
Every dog has been bred for a specific purpose whether that is for herding, working, fighting, companionship or other reasons. The dog’s incredible learning ability has made it possible for us to use certain breeds in different types of specialized dog training. Training your dog to excel at any of the following skills takes a […]