Working with a fearful dog can be one of the most challenging things a dog lover will go through. You just want to tell them that everything is okay and that they will understand and instantly get over their fears. Of course, that’s not how dogs work. It can be a long process to gain […]
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Decompression is the practice of low activity and a strict schedule for a foster dog or newly adopted dog that came from a shelter setting. This can take up to two weeks but it mostly depends on the dog’s personality and temperament. This period of time is extremely crucial for the dog to properly adjust
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The critical learning stages for a young dog are from birth until about a year old. There are many puppy behaviors a dog owner should address. A dog owner must work with their puppy to prevent those unwanted behaviors from appearing as an adult dog. Sometimes these puppy behaviors seem cute and harmless but once
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Did you know that your dog can get bored? It actually happens more often than you think. The worst part is, a bored dog is a destructive dog. Many dog owners believe their dog is a bad dog because they chewed the rug or destroyed a pillow while they were at work. In reality, they
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Socialization When it comes to owning a new puppy, there is a lot more than making sure that your puppy is potty trained, crate trained, or knows “sit”. Don’t get me wrong, these are great essentials but there are far more important training that needs to be a part of a puppy’s upbringing. Socialization, desensitizing,
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Crate training is probably everyone’s least favorite thing to do when you first get a puppy! The barking, scratching, and stress. Just like Lady and The Tramp, most people resort to the “just one night” method. And I can tell you, I am all for nightly dog cuddles but the crate is such an important
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Potty training your puppy can be one of the most stressful things you will do as a new dog owner. The biggest thing is to be patient! Most puppies that come from litters have been using the bathroom in their whelping room since day one. If you are rescuing a puppy or even an adult
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