Dealing with Destructive Behavior in the Crate Dealing with destructive behavior in the crate can be tough for dog owners. Here are some tips to help:
Make certain your pup gets plenty of playtime and exercise daily to use up energy.
Pick a crate the right size, enough room to stretch and turn.
Use positive…
Teaching Your Dog to Sit: A Step-by-Step Guide Teach your pup to sit! It's one of the most important commands they can learn. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Get some treats and hold them in front of your pup's nose.
Move the treat over their head, guiding their nose.
As they look up, their bottom will…
Loose Leash Walking vs. Heeling: Which is Right for Your Dog? Two great leash-training techniques: loose leash walking and heeling.
Which one to choose? Depends on your pup's individual needs and preferences.
Loose leash walking: Your dog walks with some freedom beside you on a loose leash, able to sniff and explore. Great for dogs…
Training Techniques to Improve Your Dog's Leash Reactivity Leash reactivity in dogs can be tough to deal with. But, the right training techniques can help improve it! Here are some that work:
Counterconditioning: Change your dog's emotions when they see the trigger. Give them something nice - like yummy treats - when the trigger…
Training Your Dog to Walk on a Loose Leash in Different Environments Train your pup to walk with a loose leash. It's a challenge in different places. Here's how:
Start off indoors or somewhere with low-stimulus. Then, move to busier places.
Reward your pup with treats or words when they walk with a slack leash.…
Why a Solid Heel Command is important for Enjoyable Walks Your walks with your pup can be extra-enjoyable if you have a strong heel command! It might take a bit of practice, but teaching this command is really crucial.
Let's explore why this command is so important and how to teach it to your pup,…
Making House Training a Positive Experience for Your Dog House training your pup can be a tricky, however worthwhile, experience. It’s essential to make certain that this process is a happy one for both you and your dog. With the right mindset and some helpful advice, house training your pup can be a positive journey.…
How to Train Your Dog to Leave It: A Step-by-Step Guide Teach your pup the 'leave it' command. It's a must-know skill to keep them safe from eating anything dangerous. Here's how:
Start with treats in both hands; hold them out, fists closed.
Let your pup sniff…
The Role of Teething in Puppy Biting and How to Help Your Puppy Cope Teething is an important part of puppy development. Pups use biting and chewing to learn about their world and ease their teething pain. Here's some tips to help you out:
Give 'em chew toys. This'll help soothe their gums.
Freeze toys…
How to Keep Puppy Biting Training Fun and Engaging for Your Puppy Puppy biting is a natural behaviour. But, training your pup to stop is important for everyone's safety. Training doesn't have to be boring! Here's how you can make it fun:
Play games like chase and tug-of-war with soft toys or ropes.
Use positive…