The Pros and Cons of Homemade Dog Food: Is it Worth the Effort? Homemade dog food has advantages and disadvantages. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide if it's worth the effort.
Pros:
You choose the ingredients: You know what goes into your dog's food, so you can avoid anything that could…
Bonding with Your Senior Dog Through Trick Training Trick training is an awesome opportunity to get closer to your elderly furry pal and keep their brains alert and occupied. Here are some pointers when trick training with aged canines:
Keep it simple. Pick tricks that are straightforward and low-impact, such as "shake" or "spin."
Go…
Keeping Your Dog Cool and Hydrated at the Beach Heading to the beach with your furry friend is a great way to have fun! But remember to keep your pup cool and hydrated to avoid heatstroke or dehydration. Here are some tips to help:
Take along a collapsible water bowl and plenty of fresh water.…
How to Keep Leash Training Fun and Engaging for Your Dog Leash training is a great way to bond with your pup and show them good behavior. Make it enjoyable for both of you with fun activities! Here are some tips:
Take your dog to new places, like parks and beaches.
Reward them with treats…
How to Handle Fearful Dogs in Training Dealing with scared pooches during training can be tricky. But, you can help your furry buddy surpass their anxieties and become a well-mannered companion. Here are some tips when managing scared dogs in training:
Be persistent and chill - Your pup can sense your energy. So, staying tranquil…
Understanding Dominance and Jumping: Debunking the Myth It's a common myth that dogs jump on their owners to show dominance. But experts say this isn't true! Dogs can jump for many reasons - like excitement, wanting attention or just because they learned it.
Here are a few tips to stop the jumping:
Teach your pup…
Teaching Your Dog to Leave It Around Food, Toys, and Other Temptations Teach your pup the "leave it" command! It's an important skill for pet parents. This command can prevent your furry friend from eating something dangerous or destroying valuable items. Here's how:
Hold a treat in your closed hand and say "leave it".
Wait…
Tailoring Your House Training Approach to Your Dog's Unique Needs Training a pup can be tricky. Each dog has different needs and styles of learning. To make the process more successful, customize your approach to your pup's features. Consider breed, age, size, and personality. Pups need frequent potty breaks since they have shorter attention spans.…
Potty Training for Puppies Potty training a pup? Not so scary! Create a schedule, be consistent and you'll soon have a pup that goes outside to do their business. Puppies need more frequent potty breaks and patience from you. Get the right plan in place and the important skill of potty training will be learned…
How to Manage Environmental Triggers for Barking Taming environmental triggers is a must to control barking in dogs. Barking is a pup's way of talking, and usually their reaction to something outside, but too much barking can be a problem. Here are some ideas to manage environmental triggers for barking:
Identify what causes your dog…