Dog behavior and training is a reflection of the effort we put in as owners. Some dogs will learn more easily than others – but almost every dog can be a superstar if we employ positive reward based training with persistence. From training a Goldendoodle not to bark, or house training a Maltipoo – we have you covered.
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Keeping your dogs’ nails short is an essential task. Usually, a groomer can accomplish this when you’re taking your dog for their normal grooming session. However, some dogs need their nails clipped more frequently and grooming sessions can be far and few between. Here’s how to sharpen dog nail clippers so they remain safe, effective,…
Training a new puppy or dog is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. There are many different steps in the training process, including potty training, controlling excessive barking or chewing, and commands like sit, stay, come, and fetch. Today, I’m talking about walks and diving, mainly why your dog may be walking behind you all the time. …
Some dogs are loving angels that never do anything wrong. They are quiet, and they love to cuddle. However, other dogs are loud, obnoxious, and aggressive. Are Border Collies aggressive? We will answer that question today. All dogs can become aggressive given the right circumstances. If a dog is scared or feels they are in…
Adding a new pet to your home can be an exciting adventure. For households with existing pets, though, it’s important to consider how your four-legged friend might react to a new family member. Introducing pets of different species can pose its own unique challenges. Even though cats and dogs commonly cohabit in the same household,…
For some dogs, riding in the car is a treat they look forward to. As soon as they hear their owner say, “let’s go for a ride!” their eyes light up, their tail starts wagging, and they’re ready to hit the road. Once they get going, their head is out the window, their ears flapping…
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Dog owners may observe numerous traits their pets have, which are confusing. But all of these strange behaviors have reasons behind them. So why do dogs lick each other’s eyes? There may be different causes for your four-legged friend to do this. Let’s explore why some dogs exhibit this odd task of licking each other’s…
Dogs are one of the best companions a human being can have. They are friendly, loyal, and can understand our emotions. Dogs are a human’s best friend. That being said, dogs can also have some other quite odd behaviors that can be endearing at best and gross at worst. Many people don’t realize that most…
Just like us hoo-mans, pooping is a healthy, natural function of dogs, and all living creatures for that matter. Dogs poop for a variety of reasons. Some dogs need to poop more frequently than others due to their diet or activity level, while other dogs may only poop once a day or even less. Dogs…
Our beloved furballs are sentient, intelligent beings, just like us. Lacking the ability to verbally communicate, they communicate through vastly different ways, and at the core of it is body language. They bow, bark, and stiffen their posture, wiggle their butts endearingly, and twitch their ears. Another powerful response is the rising of their hackles,…