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How to Use a Clicker to Train Your Dog
Dogs are incredibly smart creatures, and you can train your dog with a unique set of goals revolving around your lifestyle. Basic training commands and behaviors are necessary for practically all dogs, as standard training helps them fit into society with manners. Regardless of what you’re training your dog for, finding an efficient strategy is…
Read MoreEssential At-Home Grooming Tips and Tricks
Grooming a dog at home can be a challenging task to take on, especially if your pup isn’t a fan of bath time for one reason or another. When you want to clean, dry, and trim your dog’s coat and nails, you may notice that finding an effective approach requires a patient trial-and-error process. Not…
Read MoreMental Stimulation Enrichment Activities For Dogs
Just like us, dogs benefit from ample, healthy mental stimulation. Many breeders prioritize ‘early neurological stimulation’ when caring for newborn puppies. The American Kennel Club emphasizes that ‘the first three weeks of a puppy’s life are a crucial time’ because they’re just beginning to learn to see and hear. In fact, most pups do not…
Read MoreCan Dogs Suffer Seasonal Allergies?
Just like their human companions, canines may experience seasonal allergies. Not all dogs will experience allergies, but when they do, it can be highly stressful for a dog parent to see their pup uncomfortable in this way. Allergy symptoms can be triggered by any number of allergens, including airborne pollen, which can irritate your dog’s…
Read MoreUnderstanding Dog Body Language
Dogs communicate through body language, and it’s important for dog owners to be able to understand what their dog is trying to tell them. Most dog owners would say they know their furry friend pretty well. But how well do you really know your dog? One way to get to know your canine better is…
Read MoreHelp Your Puppy Overcome Resource Guarding Issues
Resource guarding is a natural behavior in which a dog protects an item or area that he perceives as valuable. They instinctively want to protect their food, toys, and other belongings from others. However, this behavior can become a problem if not addressed early on. It creates a foundation of anxiety, insecurity, and aggression that…
Read MoreTeaching Your Dog Hand Signals
Many dog owners are unaware of the benefits of teaching their dog hand signals. Hand signals are a form of non-verbal communication that can train your dog and cue them to perform certain behaviors without the need for clear audible instructions. Dogs are tuned into our body language and interpret our gestures and movement correctly…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Dog Safe During Off-Leash Training
Part of being a responsible dog owner is ensuring that your furry friend is well-trained. Traditional leash training is important for their safety and everyone else’s, but there may come a time when you want your dog to be able to roam free without a leash. This is where off-leash dog training comes in to…
Read MoreAddressing Stranger Danger With Puppies: Teaching Your Puppy to Not Approach Strangers
As a new puppy owner, one of your top priorities should be socializing your pup so they learn how to interact appropriately with both people and other dogs. As such, you’ll want to take care to train your puppy not to approach strangers. One of the primary reasons to avoid strangers, that many people don’t…
Read MoreThe Importance of Crate Training Your Puppy
From the moment you bring your new puppy home, they are rapidly learning and growing. Just like with children, it is important to start teaching them good habits and behaviors early on. One of the best things you can do for your puppy (and yourself!) is to crate train them. Crate training has many benefits…
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