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.
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,…
Any dog parent would tell you that part of the package that comes with that furry bundle of joy that you love to bits is poop. A LOT of it! Dogs, like us, poop all the time. Of course, we, as responsible dog owners, should always clean up after our pooches to make sure that…
Don’t ignore the excessive biting of your puppy. Here are possible reasons and eight solutions that will actually work! Are you frustrated with your little fur baby biting your hands, legs, and other household things? “How can I stop my puppy from biting?” is one of the most common queries asked by beginner pet parents…
Do you have a cat alongside your dog? Have you ever seen your dog gobble down the cat poop from the litter box, and the sight of that disgusts you and you just want to make it stop so bad? Don’t worry, there are strategic ways to stop your dog from engaging in something as…
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We love our dogs, and just the thought of us doing something that might unknowingly hurt them makes us all cringy inside. Of course, the secret to a happy, well-balanced dog is socialization and training. In this, various tools are often employed, one of which is a dog whistle. Usually made of plastic or metal,…