The Truth About Humans And Dogs
Although there is constant debate between people about which animal makes a better pet – cat or dog – it is the dog that has taken the title of “man’s best friend”. The major reason for this is that dogs are easier to train than cats, and are considered to be more easy-going than cats for pretty much this reason. It is far from impossible to train a cat – indeed, if you watch its behavior for some time you will see how they often train themselves. Dogs, however, are more likely to respond to a human’s command. Part of the ...
The Benefits Of Doing It Yourself
There are people, many of them, who make a living from training dogs. They will take your dog for a period of time each week and teach it commands, behaviors and tricks that will make you clasp your hands in joy, and yet the thing about this is that most people don't want to do things that way. As much fun as it may be to inherit a dog who will behave like you’d always dreamed a dog could behave, it takes away something that should be there between humans and dogs – the connection that makes humans and dogs ...
You Don’t Have To Be Cruel To Be Kind
There is a very commonly used phrase that most of us have heard and many have used, which goes as follows: “You have to be cruel to be kind”. Others among us will look at that phrase, or hear it said, and point out the inherent flaw in it. You do not have to be cruel to be kind. You have to be cruel to be cruel, and kind to be kind. In actual fact, cruelty and kindness are very rarely mutually applicable. Getting that straight will sort out a lot of problems, in life and when training your dog. Now, ...
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The Truth About Humans And Dogs
Although there is constant debate between people about which animal makes a better...
How To Eliminate Bad Behavior In Your Dog
Dogs are like any other animal – including the human being – in that they will...
Man’s Best Friend?
Training your dog can be either a heck of a lot of fun, or a consistent nightmare...
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The Benefits Of Doing It Yourself
There are people, many of them, who make a living from training dogs. They will take...
Steer Clear of Over-Punishing Your Dog
There are some people who feel that fear is the best motivator – period. If you...
Rewarding Your Dog Is Important
Part of dog training, an important part, is knowing when and how to reward your dog....
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Winter Safety Tips for Your Dog
Be aware of exactly how cold it is, including the wind chill factor. A doghouse is good to have but may not protect them from frostbite on their extremities. Be sure to bring your pet in out of the cold. Put down a warm blanket for them to sleep on, since tiles can be cold. You can also purchase beds made for dogs at your local pet store Another misconception... [Read more of this article]
Why Your Dog Barks
Dogs bark because we humans want our dogs to bark. For years our domestication process and selective breeding has allowed our dogs to develop their barking abilities. Wolves don’t bark Barking was further developed in dogs in order to scare intruders or to help the master out (i.e. on farms to assist in gathering the sheep). Most dogs simply... [Read more of this article]
When You Don’t Want to Medicate Your Dog
Sometimes you want to avoid medicating your dog if possible. There are some easy home remedies you can safely use. If a solution you hear does not sound safe it is better to consult a vet first. The following can all be used safely on your dog. Ticks or fleas Make a paste of orange rinds and apply it evenly on the fur of the dog. Let it remain there... [Read more of this article]
Keeping Your Dog From Jumping
Dogs want to see and interact with people face to face. This leads to many dogs jumping in order to have that face-to-face contact. When your dog is small, this may not be a problem, but large dogs can be intimidating when they jump, not to mention it can be painful. The first thing you can do to prevent jumping is to kneel down to the dog’s... [Read more of this article]
Human Food Could Kill Your Dog
Let’s face it-dogs are not known for being fussy eaters. Some dogs will eat anything and everything they can get into their mouth. This isn’t a big problem with many human foods, but there are a few that could be potentially fatal to your dog. We are all aware that many dogs cannot eat chocolate. While a tiny bite here and there may not... [Read more of this article]
How to Deal With Separation Anxiety
Many dogs are put to sleep by owners who can no longer figure out what to do with a dog that barks or howls constantly when they are gone, destroys things in their absence and basically makes a nuisance of himself. These people do not understand that the dog is not being disobedient-he is most likely suffering from separation anxiety. Dogs are pack... [Read more of this article]
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