Free Training Tips for your Dog
A young puppy’s tendency to growl or snap when in possession of high-value treats within his crate suggests an early manifestation of resource guarding. This behavior, while concerning, is not uncommon in adolescent dogs, particularly those transitioning into a new home environment. Understanding how to stop resource guarding in adolescent puppies is essential for new … Read more
A feeding schedule for potty training puppies is important because you can have better control over when your puppy has to go potty. Sticking to a feeding schedule is therefore an important step that can help your puppy succeed and progress through the potty training process faster. A feeding schedule for potty training puppies … Read more
Curbing anxiety peeing in dogs often takes a multi-faceted approach considering that the issue is emotional and therefore it’s important to tackle the underlying causes of the stress and anxiety. Most people know that dogs tend to pee to empty their bladder or to urine mark, but many dogs tend to also pee when … Read more
Raising sibling puppies successfully is possible, although there are no guarantees things will always work out as one may hope. There are several variables and factors though that may help raise the chances for success. Only time will ultimately tell whether the relationship will work out considering that many issues start raising their ugly … Read more
The problem of sibling puppies fighting is a serious one and it goes beyond simple squabbles among two puppies. When two puppies of the same age are adopted, this can lead to several issues which occur as a result of the excess bonding and developmental deficits that takes place inevitably if no steps are … Read more
If your dog barks when greeted by people, there may be different dynamics at play. Some dogs are a bit intimidated by strangers and their barking is a distance-increasing signal telling the person to back away as the dog’s comfort zone is invaded. On the other hand, when a dog barks when greeted by … Read more
Understanding a dog’s stealing behavior is important because we often see this behavior from our perspective rather than our dogs’. This often means that dogs who do the stealing are seen in a negative perspective, almost as if they on an a quest to rob us of our belongings the moment we turn our … Read more
Supervising dogs and children is something that has been advocated for many years by many organizations and dog behavior professionals. However, as much as supervising dogs and children may appear to be a good safety measure, it’s important to understand that it’s not a guarantee against dog bites. Dog bites can happen in a … Read more
A dog peeing on a baby’s things may be an annoying and frustrating ordeal to deal with. On top of that, why is the dog doing this? Is the dog peeing on baby’s things out of spite or jealousy? Is this something to be concerned about? When dealing with a dog peeing on baby’s … Read more
If your puppy won’t use pads anymore, you may be feeling very frustrated and may wonder what you need to do to help your puppy. Let’s face it: we all dream of a puppy that aims always for the right spot, peeing perfectly right in the middle of the pad and with no messy … Read more