Set your dog up for success with these suggestions for positive training. Training simply means educating your dog in a safe and loving environment, and teaching her she can get whatever she wants through her actions, as long as she checks with you first. Training should begin the moment you first bring your dog home,…
Are you ready to add a new furry member to your family? In honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, here’s a few reasons to consider adopting a senior dog! 1. They’re wise A bit older and wiser is a good thing. Most senior dogs are already house trained and know basic commands when you…
A dog displaying signs of reactivity isn’t necessarily aggressive. However, it’s important to understand the difference between these two states, and to prevent a reactive dog from crossing the threshold into anger and hostility. What does it mean when someone says a dog is “reactive”? This word often causes feelings of uncertainty, trepidation, possibly even…
Over-excitement can be a problem if you can’t get your hyperactive dog to settle down. These 3 games help by rewarding relaxed behavior. Identifying a hyperactive dog is pretty easy. He wiggles around a lot, is easily distracted and has a really hard time settling down even in quiet environments. Some hyper dogs become so…