Training a puppy or a dog is not a one-time event. Just like people, dogs and puppies need practice throughout their life to stay familiar with what commands mean and what their owner expects. Training a puppy or a dog is often a series of wonderful achievements followed by frustration if the pet seems to […]
One of the most important aspects of socializing your dog is to ensure the pet is exposed to many different situations and circumstances as part of routine training. Socializing your dog can happen at any time. Still, it is most effective when started early and maintained throughout the life of the dog. Early socialization helps […]
While there are few upsides to the pandemic, one potentially bright spot for many animal shelters and rescues was the outpouring of support from the community. In many cities and towns across the USA, people responded to calls for help from the shelters and facilities to find forever homes for their dogs in the event […]
Dogs with pet separation anxiety have genuine emotional and distress reactions when separated from their families. These distress reactions can include destructive behaviors such as digging, chewing, or soiling in the house, and they often include excessive barking or howling when the dog is alone. Dogs can also pace or bite, lick, or chew on […]
Dog spring training, what? Spring training is usually associated with professional baseball. It is a time of year for players to get back in shape and to review old skills and strategies, and maybe even learn something new. However, dog spring training is not that much different. It is a time for owners to transition […]
