For some dogs, crate time is not always the most fun part of their day! You can make it a better experience for your pup! One of the best ways to do this is to provide your dog an extra special yummy treat for crate time. Here is a list of the best doggie snacks …
A training device that has become more popular lately is the shock collar. Many trainers advocate for them because of their fast results at training dogs. But these devices are not good training tools for dogs. There are many dangers to shock collars. What Are Shock Collars? A shock collar consists of a flat nylon …
Lots of dogs pull on a leash when they are going for a walk. From trying to chase the squirrels to over excitement, pulling on a leash can cause harm to both the dog and handler. One tool that many people suggest is a prong collar. Prong collars are not the best tool for this …
There are so many dog owners that get tricked by the nice curb appeal of a retractable leash. In reality, retractable leashes are very dangerous and are one of the worst tools anyone can use for your pet. Let’s talk about the dangers of retractable leashes and why dog owners should avoid them all together. …
If you read Puppy Essentials: Play, Socialization, and Desensitizing then you have a good understanding of how puppies and dogs develop socially. Using a dog park to socialize your dog is a huge no-no! It is a terrible way to teach socialization to your dog. It can cause social anxiety, teaches poor socialization behavior, and …
Introducing your dog to a new dog friend is a bigger process than one would think. If you allow dogs to meet without a proper introduction, there is the chance of a dog fight. High arousal, equals bad behavior. Dogs can get overwhelmed and reactive negatively if a high energy dog gets right in their …
If you are reading this you have probably already gone through whelping your pregnant mama dog! Congrats! Raising a litter of puppies can be the most joyful thing anyone can do! There is so much to learn about puppy development and how to prepare a litter of puppies for their best lives! Here is a …
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 …
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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