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From Fearful to Fearless: Transforming Your Dog’s Life

Adult Dog Socialization, SocializationApril 29, 202429Views 0Likes 0Comments

From Fearful to Fearless: Transforming Your Dog's Life Transforming a fearful pup into a brave one can be a long journey, but it can be worth it! Here are some tips to help you: Realize fear is natural: Remember, fear is natural for animals, and they cannot control it. Find the cause of fear: Figure…

Building Trust and Confidence in Your Rescue Dog

Adult Dog Socialization, SocializationApril 28, 202429Views 0Likes 0Comments

Building Trust and Confidence in Your Rescue Dog Developing a strong bond with your rescue dog is key. Here are some tips to help with this: Patience. Be patient with your rescue pup, as they may have behavioural issues or be scared of new surroundings. Give them time to adjust. Consistency. Make a regular routine…

Scent Games for Teething Puppies: Safe and Soothing

Mental Exercise, Scent GamesApril 28, 202427Views 0Likes 0Comments

Scent Games for Teething Puppies: Safe and Soothing Scent games are a great way to give your teething pup relief. They can help relax your pup and keep them busy. Here are some easy scent games for you and your pup: The Treasure Hunt: Hide treats and toys around the room and let your pup…

Grooming Your Senior Dog: Tips for Comfort and Care

Bonding, Grooming & CareApril 27, 202425Views 0Likes 0Comments

Grooming Your Senior Dog: Tips for Comfort and Care Grooming your senior pup is super important for their health and wellbeing. Here are some handy tips for grooming them: Brush: Use a soft brush daily to help distribute natural oils and keep their coat looking good. Nails: Trim their nails carefully, or get them done…

How to Transition from Treats to Verbal Praise for the Come Command

Basic Commands, Dog TrainingApril 27, 202427Views 0Likes 0Comments

How to Transition from Treats to Verbal Praise for the Come Command To transition from using treats to verbal praise for "come" commands, gradually decrease treats and increase verbal praise. Use verbal cues like "good dog" or "well done" when your pup comes, with no expectation for a treat. Be enthusiastic with tone, body language…

How to Gradually Increase Time Between Potty Breaks

Dog Training, House TrainingApril 27, 202426Views 0Likes 0Comments

How to Gradually Increase Time Between Potty Breaks Gradually increasing potty breaks is a must for potty training your pup! With positivity and endurance, you can teach your dog to wait for longer. Here's how: Start with the regular schedule. Raise the time between them by 15-30 mins. Observe your dog's behavior and body language…

Getting Started with Trick Training: Tips for Success

Mental Exercise, Trick TrainingApril 26, 202429Views 0Likes 0Comments

Getting Started with Trick Training: Tips for Success Trick training can be a blast! It's a great way to make your pet-human bond even stronger. Here are some tips for a successful start: Begin with easy tricks, like Sit, Stay and Come. Use treats and kind words as rewards for good behavior. Break down the…

The Role of Play in Developing Bite Inhibition Skills

Dog Training, Puppy BitingApril 26, 202427Views 0Likes 0Comments

Why is bite inhibition important? Bite inhibition is important for pooches! It's their skill to control the bite's strength and stop biting too hard. If a pup does bite, they can adjust the force so they don't hurt the person or animal they bite. Let's take a look at why this skill is so important,…

Overcoming Socialization Hurdles in Adult Dogs

Adult Dog Socialization, SocializationApril 26, 202429Views 0Likes 0Comments

Overcoming Socialization Hurdles in Adult Dogs Adult pup socialization can be tough. But, with persistence, patience and the correct technique, you can beat any socialization hurdles for adult dogs. To socialize your adult pup, expose them to different people, animals and environments in a positive way. Here are some good techniques: Reward them with treats,…

Managing Your Dog’s Weight After Spaying or Neutering

General Advice, Responsible OwnershipApril 24, 202433Views 0Likes 0Comments

Managing Your Dog's Weight After Spaying or Neutering Spaying or neutering your pup can result in weight gain. It's essential to manage it for their health and to avoid potential issues. Here are some tips for keeping their weight in check: Portion size needs to be limited and reduce the treats. Choose low-calorie treats and…