The Role of Breed and Size in Your Dog's Jumping Behavior The breed and size of your pup can have a large influence on their jumping. Smaller breeds, with their lighter weight and more muscular mass, are usually better jumpers than their larger counterparts. Furthermore, certain herding breeds, like border collies or Australian shepherds, have…
Maintaining Your Adult Dog's Grooming Routine: Tips for Success Grooming your adult pup is super important for their health, comfort and looks. Here are 5 tips for successful grooming:
Brush their coat often. This helps prevent matting, take away loose fur and spread natural oils. The frequency depends on the breed…
How to Introduce New Chew Toys to Your Puppy Introducing new chew toys to your pup can be great for engagement and avoiding destructive chewing. Here are some tips to help your puppy get used to them:
Choose the right one. Get a durable, safe toy for their age and size.
Show enthusiasm. When introducing…
Understanding Fearful Dogs Fearful dogs often face problems. They need owners that are patient and understanding. Positive reinforcement training is a great help! It's when you reward the dog for good behaviour. This encourages the dog to be more confident and relaxed.
How can we use positive reinforcement for scared pups? Let's find out!…
The Impact of Aging on Aggression in Adult Dogs As dogs age, their aggression can differ. Reasons for this include pain, anxiety, and cognitive decline. Studies have shown that older dogs tend to be more aggressive to strangers, dogs, and situations.
This is especially true when they are in an uncomfortable situation. Aggression in adult…
The Role of Proper Socialization in Preventing Jumping on Guests Socializing your furry buddy is necessary to stop them from jumping on visitors when they come to your house. Socialization teaches your pooch how to act properly in various scenarios, and jumping on guests can be solved with repeated training and positive reinforcement.
Here are…
Gentle Scent Games for Aging Dogs: Engage Without Strain As dogs age, their sense of smell becomes more important than their eyesight or hearing. So, gentle scent games are a great way to engage and stimulate aging dogs without causing any strain.
Here are a few ideas:
Treat hunt: Hide small treats in the house…
Puppy Trick Training: Building a Solid Foundation Training your pup in tricks is a great experience for both you and your pup. Building a solid foundation is key for successful trick learning. Here are tips for this:
Start with basic commands like "sit," "stay," and "come."
Use treats, praise and playtime to motivate.
Keep training…
Enhancing Obedience: Trick Training for Better Behavior Trick training can be amusing and useful for increasing your pup's obedience. Teach them fresh tricks and you can enhance their conduct and make a stronger connection with them. Here are some examples:
"Sit Pretty": Get your pup to balance on their back legs, to reinforce their core…
How to Desensitize Your Dog to Departure Triggers Desensitizing your pup to departure cues is key to preventing separation anxiety and destructive behaviour when you go out. Here's how to do it:
Start by gradually introducing the triggers. For instance, if picking up your keys sets your dog off, pick them up and put them…