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Combating Boredom: Scent Games for Adult Dogs at Home

Mental Exercise, Scent GamesDecember 20, 202350Views 0Likes 0Comments

Combating Boredom: Scent Games for Adult Dogs at Home Scent games are a great way to beat boredom for adult dogs who stay home a lot. Here are some fun ones: Hide and seek: Hide a treat in a room and let your pup find it. Make it harder by putting it in tricky spots.…

Adult Dog Nutrition: Tips for a Healthy, Balanced Diet

Bonding, Feeding & NutritionDecember 20, 202351Views 0Likes 0Comments

Adult Dog Nutrition: Tips for a Healthy, Balanced Diet It's essential to feed your adult dog a nutritious and balanced diet for their wellbeing and life span. Here's how: Choose a high quality dog food that suits your pup's nutritional needs, based on their age, size, breed, and activity level. Don't give them too much…

12 Creative Ways to Keep Your Dog Active and Happy

Bonding, Exercise & PlayDecember 19, 202361Views 0Likes 0Comments

12 Creative Ways to Keep Your Dog Active and Happy Let's get creative! Dogs need physical activity and mental stimulation to stay healthy and cheerful. Here are 12 ways to keep your furry pal entertained, while strengthening your bond: Fetch or hide and seek - get active! Teach them tricks or commands to sharpen their…

When to Seek Professional Help for House Training Challenges

Dog Training, House TrainingDecember 19, 202395Views 0Likes 0Comments

When to Seek Professional Help for House Training Challenges House-training your furry friend can be tricky and take some time. Even if you try various methods, the challenges might stay. Thus, it may be time to get professional help. Here are a few signs that mean you should: Your pet can't hold their bladder or…

Tug of War for Puppies: Teaching Proper Play from a Young Age

Interactive Play, Mental ExerciseDecember 19, 2023123Views 0Likes 0Comments

Teaching Your Puppy How to Play Tug of War Introducing tug-of-war to your pup can be a great bonding experience. It also helps them learn appropriate behaviors. Plus, it's a way for them to get rid of extra energy and stay mentally active. Here, we'll discuss how to play this game with your puppy. Why…

Incorporating the Come Command into Everyday Life

Basic Commands, Dog TrainingDecember 19, 202363Views 0Likes 0Comments

Incorporating the Come Command into Everyday Life The "come" command is essential for pup-learning. It makes life pleasant and less stressful for you and your pup. Here's how to use it: Mealtime: Use the "come" command to call your dog over for meals. Positive behaviour, orderly feeding. Playtime: Incorporate the "come" command in games like…

Puppy Training 101: Harness the Power of Positive Reinforcement

Bonding, Positive ReinforcementDecember 19, 202363Views 0Likes 0Comments

Puppy Training 101: Harness the Power of Positive Reinforcement Positive reinforcement is the most effective and humane way to train your pup. It means giving rewards for good behaviour, rather than punishing bad behaviour. Here are some ideas to help you use positive reinforcement when training your pup: Use treats: Give yummy treats to…

Helping Your Adult Dog Overcome Aggressive Behavior

Aggression, Behavior IssuesDecember 19, 202357Views 0Likes 0Comments

Helping Your Adult Dog Overcome Aggressive Behavior Aggressive behavior in adult dogs is a serious issue that needs to be taken care of quickly. Keep people and other animals safe! Here are some tips to help your adult dog: Identify what triggers the aggression. Observe and take notes - like people, other dogs, or specific…

Tried and True Exercises to Build Trust with Your Dog

Bonding, Building TrustDecember 19, 2023121Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tried and True Exercises to Build Trust with Your Dog For strong connections between you and your pup, gaining their trust is key. Here are some tried-and-true exercises for building trust: Eye contact: Lock eyes with your pup for a few seconds and reward them with a treat or toy. This helps them trust you…

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Trick Training for Puppies

Mental Exercise, Trick TrainingDecember 18, 202352Views 0Likes 0Comments

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Trick Training for Puppies You've trained your pup on basic tricks? Perfect! Now, let's teach them some advanced ones! Here are some advanced tricks you can do: Spin: Hold a treat over their head and tell them to 'spin'. When they complete the full spin, give them the treat! Shake: Get…