The Dog Owner's Guide to Grooming Basics Grooming your pup is essential for their wellness, comfort, and cleanliness. Here's some basic info for dog owners:
Brushing: Brush regularly to remove fur, dirt, and bits from their coat. This also helps spread natural oils, good for skin and coat!
Bathing: Bathe your pooch no more than…
Fine-Tuning Your Adult Dog's Scent Game Skills: Tips and Tricks Tune up your adult pup's scent skills with these tips!
Identify the scent you want them to recognize.
Introduce an item with the scent to your dog. Let them sniff and get used to it.
Hide the object in an easy spot and cheer when…
Reinventing Routine: Helping Your Rescue Dog Adjust It can be hard for rescue dogs to adjust to a new home. Here are some top tips to reinvent your routine and make your furry friend comfortable:
Stick to a plan - dogs need routine. Give them meals, walks and playtime at the same times each day.…
Start Your Puppy Off Right with Positive Reinforcement Training Positive reinforcement training is an awesome way to teach your pup great habits from the start. Here are some tips to help you get going:
Use praise and treats as rewards for correct behavior. This will create a good connection with the wanted behavior, and motivate…
Rewarding Success: Positive Reinforcement in Puppy Scent Games Positive reinforcement is great for training puppies in scent games. This promotes mental stimulation and bonding. Use it to reward success.
Choose a treat your pup loves. Use it only for scent game rewards.
Let your pup sniff and explore the scent. Offer encouragement and praise as…
Spaying and Neutering: What is it and Why is it Important Spaying and neutering is critical. It reduces homeless and unwanted animals in our communities. It also helps cut back pet homelessness and overpopulation. Plus, it provides benefits to pet owners and animals. In this article, we'll look at what spaying and neutering is, why…
How to Make Your Garden Less Appealing to Your Digging Dog Dogs sure love to dig, and gardens are irresistible to 'em. Here's how to make your garden a no-go zone for your digging dog:
Provide a special spot with loose soil and hidden toys or treats. Reward your pup when they use the area.…
Trick Training for Mental Stimulation: Boost Your Dog's Brain Trick training is a great way to get your pup's brain active. To begin, start with easy tricks like "sit", "stay" and "shake". Reward with treats and praise. Next, move up to more intricate tricks like "roll over" and "play dead". Keep your pup engaged and…
How to Handle Leash Training Setbacks: Building Resilience in Your Dog Dogs can get frustrated when leash training isn't going well. As an owner, you can help them overcome these challenges. Here are some tips:
Stay Calm: Stay relaxed when your pup hits a snag. They'll feel more secure if you do.
Short Sessions: Try…
Frustration Barking: A Sign of Unmet Needs Frustration barking is a thing dogs do when their needs aren't fulfilled. Reasons like boredom, anxiety, or lack of exercise can trigger it.
If your pup is barking like this, it's important to find out why. Here are some tips:
Make sure your dog is fed and gets…