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 […]
Fences are not only for the looks, their practicality keeps the good stuff in, the bad stuff out and provide privacy. Their solid structure builds a safe wall of protection until your dog decides to start digging under the fence. While a moon surface-looking yard is not the most beautiful to look at, it also […]
Dogs love learning new things every day. Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise. Teaching your dog new tricks is a fun way to incorporate mental training and bonding into your daily schedule. Teaching new tricks will not only improve your dog’s ability to learn but will also make you a better handler […]
Dogs are so lovely when they get excited about everything whether it is meals, playtime or walks. But sometimes it is just too much. Especially when your dog lunges or barks at people out of excitement, this is called leash reactivity. People usually connect leash reactivity with an aggressive dog that wants to jump and […]
A dog with a muzzle has been associated with aggression and danger for a very long time but this simply isn’t true. Every single dog should be able to comfortably wear a muzzle in emergency or threatening situations for his own safety and the safety of other people. Many dogs hate or even fear the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]