There are so many theories and so much conflicting advice about the various ways to train our dogs. It's hard to know who to trust and what to believe. Personally, here is what I consider to be crucial when training my own dogs: To build a strong owner-dog relationship based on trust and mutual respect. To have confidence and control of my dogs in any situation. To work ...
To prevent health problems when you hike with your dog, here are some tips. Trim nails regularly (long nails can splay your dog's foot pad and increase likelihood of injury). Bring plenty of water and allow your dog to drink often. Don't expect your dog to hike like you can. An enthusiastic dog eager to please may overexert itself and get heatstroke in the process. Watch for heavy ...
Here is a question asked by a user in the popular Yahoo Answers Community followed by the best answer selected by the community and confirmed by a friend and local trainer. Question: Why does my dog give me his rawhide bones? My dog is a Boxer. He is very mild tempered. When I am sitting, he will bring me over his bone and either drop it in my ...
Dogs enjoy furniture for the same reasons we do. Some humans enjoy lounging around on the floor, but furniture in homes is certainly common and much used. Also like humans, many dogs have joint problems that make lying on the floor painful. If you're not going to allow your dog on the furniture, provide a bed with the right padding and warmth for his needs. It ...
When my mom says "dog park" I know that this means something really special. As we pull up to the park, I am overwhelmed with delicious smells of dog butts, dog hair, and doggie drool. I love that initial jump out of the car, reaching the fenced gate, and watching all of my new friends greet me with wagging tails and long tongues that nearly touch the ...
If I could share one tip with dog owners, this would be it. When I first took home my puppy, Rasta, it didn’t take long for me to get tired of her "accidents" in the house. I would be sitting there, admiring my fine canine as she stood looking at me, the whites of her eyes shining of cute innocence, and then she would spread ...
School is out and summer has arrived. Many people enjoy taking along their family dog on vacation. If you plan to travel with your dog this summer, here are a few safety tips to consider before hitting the road. Make sure that your dog is healthy and that all of his shots are up to date. Give him his monthly flea and tick pills before leaving on your trip. ...
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