Overcoming Past Trauma: Socializing Adult Rescue Dogs When it comes to socializing adult rescue dogs who have experienced past trauma, it can be a challenge. But, it is rewarding! Here are tips to help:
Go slow. Let the dog approach you at their own pace. Don't overwhelm them with too much.
Use Positive Reinforcement. Give…
Quality Time: Building Individual Bonds with Your Dogs Creating a special bond with your pooch is key to a stronger connection between you and your fur-friend. Quality time spent with your pup can help lower the risk for behavioral issues, anxiety, and depression.
Here are three tips for bonding with your pup:
One-on-One Activities: Take…
Understanding Resilience in Dogs Dogs possess the skill to learn and thrive, even in challenging times. Resilience is key! It helps your pup deal with tough or unknown situations calmly and approach novel experiences with assurance. Knowing resilience in dogs is vital to educator them to be smart and confident.
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Using the Sit Command to Prevent Unwanted Behaviors The "Sit" command can prevent undesired actions from your pup. Teach them this command to divert their attention away from such behaviors like barking, jumping and straying. Here's how:
Have a treat in your hand and your dog in front of you.
Show the treat to the…
Why Teaching Sharing to Dogs is Important Owning a pet dog is great, and teaching it to share is essential. This helps build a stronger connection between you and your pup, and also prevents potential behavioral issues. Moreover, it can help your pooch develop healthy social skills, boost confidence, and become a more dependable pet.…
Building Confidence: How Trick Training Empowers Your Dog Tricks training is a great way to make your pup feel more secure and strong in a variety of scenarios. Here's what it can do for your furry pal:
Positive Rewarding: Trick training makes use of positive rewards to reinforce the loving relationship between you and your…
Nurturing Trust in Puppies: Start Early for a Lifetime Bond Establishing trust with your puppy is essential for a strong, long-term bond. Here's how to build trust:
Socialize! Introduce new people and experiences to your pup, so they feel safe in new environments.
Be consistent with rules. Establish boundaries and stick to them. This helps…
When to Stop Tug of War: Recognizing Signs of Overstimulation Tug of war is a fun game for dogs. But, it's important to know when to stop, to prevent injury for your pup, other pets, and family.
Signs of overstimulation include:
Growling and snarling more than usual.
Body posture is stiff and tight.
Eyes…
Establishing Boundaries After Crate Training: The Next Steps It's essential to set boundaries after crate training your pup. Here are some steps to do it:
Take pup out for bathroom breaks regularly. Don't let them wander or sniff around.
Train pup to sit and wait before meals, toys, or treats.
Teach them to walk beside…
The Role of Praise and Rewards in House Training Praise and rewards are key for training your pet at home. Here's how to use them:
Verbally praise your pet when it goes to the potty in the right spot. E.g. "Good boy/girl" or "Well done".
Give a treat or toy right away to link the…