Dog body language Ears
Dog body language Ears Body Language Ears: Dog’s give us many cues, to let us know what they are feeling, or telling us know what they want or don’t want from us. Correct interpretation of their body language is essential in understanding what our dog is telling us. We access the dog’s ears, eyes, mouth, […]
Do dogs really feel guilt?
The Guilt Myth For many years I believed that my dog(s) knew when he/she had done something wrong, even if “the wrongdoing” occurred hours prior to me noticing it or coming home to find it (the wrongdoing). I thought this because he/she gave me what I interpreted as a guilty look. Can dogs really process […]
Puppy Training Tips
Puppy Training Tips Are you Puppy Prepared? They are so cute, right?? Until they keep you up all night, chew everything in sight and going potty in the house. It is so important to train them properly, right from the start! Be puppy prepared!!! By focusing on the things, they do right by rewarding them […]
Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training
Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training What is positive reinforcement? By definition: It refers to the introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus after the desired behavior, making it likely the behavior will reoccur. We want to make dog training fun for our dog and for us!! What makes it fun for the dog? A positive […]
Firework tips for dogs
Dogs and Fireworks Some quick tips on how to help your pup during fireworks: Always keep them indoors Never take them with you to an event where there are Fireworks Plan to stay home with them Console them Play soothing music, I increase the volume to try to mask the fireworks Don’t try and remove […]
Dog Walking: Why it’s important
Dog Walking: Why it’s important Exercised dogs make for happy dogs and happy dog families. How often do I need to walk my dog? Taking your dog for a walk around the block is a great start, and it might be enough for some breeds, particularly the low energy variety. However, almost all dogs require […]