Understanding Crate Training for Your Puppy Crate training your pup is a great way to set up a sleep routine and make sure they don't cause any trouble when you're not around. But, it's not that simple! It takes patience and consistency to make sure your pup feels comfy in their crate and is ready…
How to Transition from Treats to Verbal Praise for the Come Command To transition from using treats to verbal praise for "come" commands, gradually decrease treats and increase verbal praise.
Use verbal cues like "good dog" or "well done" when your pup comes, with no expectation for a treat.
Be enthusiastic with tone, body language…
How to Gradually Increase Time Between Potty Breaks Gradually increasing potty breaks is a must for potty training your pup! With positivity and endurance, you can teach your dog to wait for longer. Here's how:
Start with the regular schedule. Raise the time between them by 15-30 mins.
Observe your dog's behavior and body language…
Why is bite inhibition important? Bite inhibition is important for pooches! It's their skill to control the bite's strength and stop biting too hard. If a pup does bite, they can adjust the force so they don't hurt the person or animal they bite. Let's take a look at why this skill is so important,…
The Role of Management in Reducing Leash Reactivity Management is a must to lessen leash reactivity in dogs. Through environmental control, owners can reduce undesired behaviors on walks. Here's how management helps:
Exercise and mentally stimulate your dog prior to a walk.
Select routes that avoid triggers.
Use a front-clip harness to manage leash-pulling.
Avoid…
How to Stop Your Dog from Biting the Leash: A Step-by-Step Guide Leash biting can be a problem for many owners. But, with some training and patience, you can teach your pup to stop. Here's how:
Give them a chew toy, something else to focus on.
If they start biting the leash, stop walking. Wait…
Understanding Setbacks and Regression in House Training Adult Dogs Patience and diligence are key when house training adult dogs. Don't get disheartened if setbacks and regressions happen. Knowing about these issues helps. With the correct methods, you can get back on track.
This article looks at various setbacks and regressions in adult dog house training.…
The Importance of a Reliable Leave It Command for Your Dog's Safety A solid "Leave It" command is crucial for your pup's wellbeing and security. This training command can stop them from munching on harmful things, chasing other animals, or entering hazardous spots while on strolls or outings.
Here's why a solid "Leave It" instruction…
The Importance of Consistency in Addressing Leash Biting Issues Staying consistent is key to solving leash-biting issues in dogs. Biting is bad for the dog and can be dangerous for both it and its owner. Inconsistent training leads to confusion and encourages bad behavior. Here's how to be consistent when addressing these issues:
Set clear…
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…