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Preventing Rivalry: Ensuring Each Dog Feels Valued

Multi-Dog Household, SocializationAugust 1, 202365Views 0Likes 0Comments

Preventing Rivalry: Ensuring Each Dog Feels Valued To avoid rivalry between your furry friends, it is vital to show each pup they are appreciated and get equal attention and love. Here's how you can do this daily: Balance out training and socialization between the two dogs. Spend quality one-on-one time with each pup to build…

The Impact of Diet on Aggressive Behavior in Dogs

Aggression, Behavior IssuesAugust 1, 2023100Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Impact of Diet on Aggressive Behavior in Dogs Diet has a big impact on controlling and maybe even reducing violent behavior in dogs. Scientists studied the connection between diet and aggressive behavior in dogs. High protein, low carb diets, can help stop aggressive behavior in dogs. This is since it balances their blood sugar…

Tips for Establishing Trust with Your New Puppy

Bonding, Building TrustJuly 31, 2023103Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tips for Establishing Trust with Your New Puppy Gaining trust with your new pup is essential for creating a long-term, healthy relationship. Here are some suggestions to help you build trust with your pup: Keep a daily routine that includes mealtimes, walks, and playtime. Use treats, praises, and love to praise good behaviour. Give your…

Leash Reactivity: Managing Aggression on Walks

Aggression, Behavior IssuesJuly 31, 202367Views 0Likes 0Comments

Leash Reactivity: Managing Aggression on Walks Leash reactivity is a common problem for dog owners. Controlling aggression during walks can be tough. Here are some tips to help manage leash reactivity and stop aggression: Identify why the dog is reactive. It might be fear, frustration, anxiety or territorial behavior. Train with positive reinforcement. This teaches…

Creative Ways to Keep Your Dog Active Indoors

Bonding, Exercise & PlayJuly 31, 202366Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fun Ways to Keep Your Dog Active Indoors Keep your pup active inside? It's tricky, but there are creative ways! Games and stimulating toys make for great mental and physical activities. Use some imagination to create fun and engaging activities. Keep your furry friend entertained while they stay safe indoors. Teach your dog new tricks…

Training Your Dog to Go to a Mat or Bed Instead of Jumping

Behavior Issues, JumpingJuly 31, 202355Views 0Likes 0Comments

Training Your Dog to Go to a Mat or Bed Instead of Jumping Train your pup to go to a mat or bed instead of jumping. This is a must-know skill to keep them safe. Here's an easy technique: Pick a comfy mat or bed for your dog. Link the mat or bed to…

Why Positive Reinforcement is a Game-Changer for Dog Owners

Bonding, Positive ReinforcementJuly 30, 2023158Views 0Likes 0Comments

Why Positive Reinforcement is a Game-Changer for Dog Owners Positive reinforcement is a must-have for dog owners. It's more effective and humane than traditional methods of punishment and physical discipline. You reward your pup for good behavior, making them more likely to repeat it. This creates a positive connection between behavior and reward, improving communication…

How to Keep Your Adult Dog Healthy with Proper Nutrition

Bonding, Feeding & NutritionJuly 29, 202365Views 0Likes 0Comments

How to Keep Your Adult Dog Healthy with Proper Nutrition Adult dogs need proper nutrition to stay healthy and avoid health issues. Here's what to do: Choose a high-quality dog food with essential nutrients like protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Don't give table scraps or human food - this can lead to obesity and…

Understanding the Function of Barking in Canine Communication

Barking, Behavior IssuesJuly 28, 202381Views 0Likes 0Comments

Understanding the Function of Barking in Canine Communication Dogs bark to communicate. It has many uses. Here are some common reasons: Warning or alert call: Barking can alert owners to danger or intruders. Attention-seeking: Dogs bark to get attention from owners or to ask for food, water or playtime. Fear or anxiety: When scared or…

The Importance of a Dog-Safe Trash Can

General Advice, Responsible OwnershipJuly 28, 202371Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Importance of a Dog-Safe Trash Can A dog-safe trash can is key for your pup's well-being. Dogs are curious and explore their world with their mouths and noses. This can lead to eating hazardous materials like spoiled food, chemicals, and small objects from the garbage. This can be risky and even fatal. A dog-safe…