A series of blog posts to help you best learn how to effectively train your furry friend.
In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked at the concept of “fence fighting” in dog. This behavior, which covers a number of aggressive things your dog may do when outside at the fence area, is not only potentially harmful to people or dogs, but is also a negative for your dog’s mental […]
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Have you begun to notice that your dog, when outside in your yard, goes crazy at the fence and shows aggression toward anyone who passes even somewhat nearby? This general behavior is known in the dog training world as fence fighting, and it can be stressful for both owners and dogs themselves — luckily, if
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In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on how dog owners who work from home can stop their pups from interrupting during work or other important tasks. Work-from-home arrangements have spiked heavily in the US over the last couple years, with many more meetings taking place via Zoom or
Dog Interrupting Home Work: Consistency and Assistance Read More »
The last 18 months have featured more “work from home” situations than ever before in our society, and many of us are still operating partially or fully from a home office for our jobs. This often means a number of online meetings via tools like Zoom or Skype, but those with fun-loving dogs may have
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In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic themes to consider when you’re thinking of introducing your dog(s) to one or more cats. While it’s true that some dog-cat relationships aren’t perfect, there are many things you can do as a pet owner to position both animals for the ideal
Introducing Dogs to Cats: Stages of Comfort and Interaction Read More »
If many forms of popular culture are to be believed, dogs and cats hate each other no matter what. And while this sort of interplay you may have seen in cartoons or movies isn’t entirely accurate, it’s true that because these are completely different species of animal with very different instincts and behaviors, there can
Introducing Dogs to Cats: Cat Choice and Meeting Location Read More »
For those who prefer to handle their own dog’s care in an area like nail trimming, training to prepare your animal for these sessions is just one part of the picture. Many dog owners will also utilize certain specific items or pieces of equipment to assist them here, and this is often a beneficial pursuit.
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While many of us enjoy playing games with our dogs, no one wants to be bitten during these activities. For some dogs and puppies, this is a problem — in large part because it’s their nature to use their teeth as part of playtime, and they may not realize they’re hurting you while they do
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In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on new puppy owners and how they can deal with a pup that loses its mind every time its owner uses the bathroom. This is one of the earliest forms of separation anxiety some puppies will go through, but luckily there are
Puppy Owner Bathroom Trips: Teaching Independence Themes Read More »
For those who recently brought a new puppy home, or even those who have done so at any point in the past, you may have dealt with a condition that’s somewhat common among younger dogs: Your pup panics when you leave them alone to go to the bathroom. Most frequent among especially young puppies, this
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