Owning a dog can be a joy. You will always receive a happy greeting as you walk through the door and are guaranteed a friend for life. However, along with the wagging tails and wet kisses, you may also find that their natural gnawing instinct leads to a not-so-fun habit of chewing. It is no …
Proper training is key for dogs to become happy, adjusted pets and for owners to have fulfilling relationships with their four-legged friends. However, the average owner struggles with several common dog behavioral problems that often require expert intervention to fully correct. By understanding these issues and how professional dog trainers develop customized solutions, owners can …
Dogs are animals and while we can communicate with them to some degree, they’re not going to understand everything you say. With that being said, their behavior may develop some bad habits that go unnoticed or unaddressed, usually due to a lack of knowledge or experience. Tackling bad habits in older dogs is albeit more …
Owning a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, but it can also be one of the most frustrating or even dangerous if your furry friend isn’t trained properly. Whether you’ve just welcomed a new pup into your home or have a dog who could use a refresher on their …
That “nice” dog down the block may not be so nice if you walk up to him and don’t heed his warning. Any dog will attack if they are agitated, fearful, or just plain don’t like you for whatever reason in their doggy brains. Learning what aggressive dog posture looks like can help prevent a …
Who would have thought we would be talking about the bathroom habits of our furry family members? But, here we are. There are a lot of issues to understand regarding dog urination behaviors. However, once you get inside the mind of your dog you will find your dog’s urination habits much easier to control. Dogs …
It can be surprising to see a completely docile dog change its demeanor quickly and unexpectedly. This sign of dog aggression can be provoked by various environmental factors. Learning more about the types of dog aggression will help a pet owner avoid and reduce the number of chances for dog aggression. As a dog owner …
If there is one thing we know here, it is puppies! With a house full of pups, there is always one or more in training. While there are no “bad” dogs, there are times when sweet puppies do bad things and it is necessary to discipline your puppy. The number one thing is that those …