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Building a Strong Bond with Your Dog to Minimize Barking

Barking, Behavior IssuesJanuary 29, 202443Views 0Likes 0Comments

Building a Strong Bond with Your Dog to Minimize Barking Constructing a strong connection with your pup is vital to minimizing excessive barking. It helps to construct trust and create communication and understanding between you and your pooch. Here are some ideas to create a strong bond with your pup: Practice positive reinforcement. Use treats…

Finding Support for Managing Your Leash Reactive Dog

Dog Training, Leash TrainingJanuary 29, 202447Views 0Likes 0Comments

Finding Support for Managing Your Leash Reactive Dog Managing a leash-reactive pup can be tricky for pet parents. But, don't worry! There are lots of support systems out there to help you tackle your pup's anxiety, fear or aggression. Here's what you can do: Professional dog trainers can give private lessons, group classes or online…

Challenging Your Adult Dog: Advanced Scent Game Ideas

Mental Exercise, Scent GamesJanuary 28, 202450Views 0Likes 0Comments

Challenging Your Adult Dog: Advanced Scent Game Ideas Are you looking for ways to challenge your adult pup and improve their scent game? Here are some advanced ideas: Hide and Seek! Use containers like boxes or Tupperware to hide treats or toys. Make it harder by hiding in less obvious places. Recalls from Scent: Hide…

Fetch Safety: Avoiding Common Hazards and Injuries

Interactive Play, Mental ExerciseJanuary 27, 202450Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fetch Safety: Avoiding Common Hazards and Injuries For fetch safety, it's essential to take precautions. Tips to keep in mind: Use a soft ball or dog-friendly toy. Pick a safe spot, not near busy roads. Don't overexert your pup and watch for exhaustion/dehydration. Increase fetch distance gradually to avoid muscle strains. Monitor movements/behavior and stop…

Celebrating Progress: Recognizing Each Dog’s Training Achievements

Multi-Dog Household, SocializationJanuary 27, 202442Views 0Likes 0Comments

Celebrating Progress: Recognizing Each Dog's Training Achievements When it comes to dog training, celebrate progress! Recognize achievements and it'll boost their confidence. Plus, they'll be more likely to display good behavior. Celebrate in different ways: Verbal praise. Use a happy tone and say "Good job" or "Excellent work". Treats. Give them a small one right…

Tailoring Your House Training Approach to Your Dog’s Unique Needs

Dog Training, House TrainingJanuary 27, 202447Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tailoring Your House Training Approach to Your Dog's Unique Needs House training your pup can be tough. But customizing it to their individual needs can make it much simpler and more successful. Here are some tips to do just that: Notice your pup's behavior to figure out their special elimination pattern (e.g. how often they…

Adult Dog Training: Is It Ever Too Late?

Choosing the Right Dog, General AdviceJanuary 27, 202451Views 0Likes 0Comments

Adult Dog Training: Is It Ever Too Late? It's never too late to train an adult pooch! Patience, consistency and dedication are all musts when trying to teach an adult dog. They may have their habits, but they can still learn new skills with proper training. Focus on positive reinforcement and consistency in the process.…

The Power of Positive Reinforcement in Shaping Your Dog’s Behavior

Bonding, Positive ReinforcementJanuary 26, 202446Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Power of Positive Reinforcement in Shaping Your Dog's Behavior Positive reinforcement is an effective, humane way to shape your dog's behaviour. Reward good behaviour by giving treats, verbal praise and petting. Redirect unwanted behaviour instead of punishing. For example, if your pup is jumping on guests, give them a toy or treat. Be consistent…

How to Use Time-Outs Effectively for Aggressive Dogs

Aggression, Behavior IssuesJanuary 26, 202459Views 0Likes 0Comments

Understanding Time-Outs for Aggressive Dogs Time-outs can be a great way to control and stop aggression in dogs. When you use them correctly and consistently, it helps decrease the chance of more aggressive behavior happening later. Time-outs are a type of punishment. To use them successfully, you need to know more about the science behind…

Puppy Exercise Tips: Keeping Your Little One Active and Happy

Bonding, Exercise & PlayJanuary 26, 202453Views 0Likes 0Comments

Puppy Exercise Tips: Keeping Your Little One Active and Happy Ensuring your pup is active & content is essential for their health & happiness. Here are some puppy exercise tips to achieve this: Start slow. Pups have lots of energy but lack staying power. So, begin with short strolls and step up the distance as…