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.
![When Do Puppies Get Easier? [Timeline]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/when-do-puppies-get-easier-768x512.webp)
Puppies are cute and fun; even the word ‘puppies’ can put a smile on people’s faces. Puppies are just baby animals that need to learn the ropes of life and what you expect of them in the future. The first several months in a puppy’s life can be overwhelming, but eventually, it will get easier….
![What Is a Dog’s Favorite Color? [Surprise Answer]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bright-dog-color-768x512.webp)
As any dog owner knows, it’s essential to know your pooch’s preferences, and this is relevant when picking any object they interact with regularly. Besides texture and size, one of the considerations that people jump to is color–after all, we all have a favorite color, so don’t dogs? However, this provokes the age-old question: what…
You might have seen a few comedies where burglars break into a home, only to find a friendly “guard dog” wagging his tail and looking for some pets. Alternatively, you’ve seen movies of dogs that growl at people to make you think canines are even aware of the bad things that go on in the…
![Why Does My Dog Flip His Water Bowl? [Fixes]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/why-does-my-dog-flip-his-water-bowl-1-768x553.webp)
A puppy flipping his water bowl can be cute and funny, but this behavior can quickly become a nuisance. If your dog keeps flipping his water bowl, you need to figure out what is causing the behavior so you can find a solution. Why Does My Dog Flip His Water Bowl? Three Possible Causes Paying…
![Why Does My Dog Put His Paw On Me? [What It Means]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dog-paw-on-owner-768x512.webp)
Sometimes I like to imagine what it would be like if my dog could speak. Think of the conversations we would have! The witty banter, the fascinating discussions about politics and world affairs. Just kidding. My dog would probably want to talk about rolling in stinky stuff at the beach. One thing I’d love to…
![My Dog Won’t Play Fetch Anymore [Help!]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/dog-not-playing-fetch-768x512.webp)
It seems like every dog should know how to play fetch simply because that’s what dogs do. However, that isn’t always the case. Yes, dogs do have instincts to chase after things that interest them. This is known as their prey drive. However, not all dogs have the same degree of drive. They also want…
You’ve seen it happen—whether on the Internet or in real life with your precious pup—a dog running up to another dog who looks just like them! It often becomes part of a larger feel-good story about the dog finding its long-lost littermate. This anecdote leads to the question… do dogs recognize their own breed? Let’s…
![How High Can Dogs Jump? [Stats]](https://www.oodlelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/how-high-can-dogs-jump-2-768x553.webp)
Some dogs are diggers, and some dogs are jumpers. Either method works to get to the other side of the fence when no one is looking. Speed, agility, strength, and endurance are genetic markers in dogs. After all, that adorable couch potato pooch sprawled out on the sofa has a 99.9% DNA match to wolves. …
Having a dog that won’t poop outside is frustrating, given that it means they must be pooping inside. So, when you’ve cleaned up one too many accidents in your home after taking your dog for a walk, you’re likely wondering—why won’t my dog poop outside? Many factors come into play for dogs not pooping outside,…