Have you ever wondered why your dog acts a certain way or has particular behaviors? The reasons why they do what they do are often simple if you look at it from the dog’s perspective. So, if you have ever asked: “why does my dog do that” then read on! Answer #1: Breed Origin The […]
5 Tips to Help Ease the Suffering of Dog Separation Anxiety
If you’ve ever dealt with dog separation anxiety, you know it can be heartbreaking. Seeing your pup’s worried face when you’re getting ready to leave the house is enough to make you want to quit your job and stay home forever. Unfortunately, that’s just not realistic for most of us! Even if you do work […]
Food Aggression in Dogs
I’ve been a bit of trouble here lately. Lately I’ve been keepin’ my sister Sallie out of the food bowl. My Lady is a bit upset at me. We use to have a food bowl that never ran dry. I got us all in trouble by startin’ a fight the other night and jumpin’ on […]
4 Useful Pet Care Tips for People Who’ve Never Owned a Small Dog
If you’re thinking about getting a small dog, you should be aware of a few important things that will help you keep your little animal companion safe and happy. Not all dogs have the same needs and temperaments, and this is especially true among smaller breeds. These four useful pet care tips will help you […]
Helping Your Shy Dog Overcome Shyness
Dogs have all kinds of personalities just as people do. Dogs that are shy may not have been socialized enough when they were young. Shyness can be a real problem for dogs and make them fearful of other dogs, people, and things. Shyness in dogs may cause them to feel threatened, which could cause them […]
Why Do Dogs Guard Their Food?
When your dog becomes overprotective of its food, starts to growl, bark, and snap at you it means the canine is guarding its resources. This is also called food aggression, and sometimes the owner can get seriously hurt if they try to feed the dog while the animal is defensive. Therefore, it’s good to know […]
Introducing a New Pet into the Home
My lady loves me. She loves me a lot! She also loves our other dogs, but not as much as me, of course! At least I think so, but shoosh don’t tell em! WOOF! My Lady already had Sallie and Maggie when I came along needin’ a home when I had nowhere to go. All […]
Behavioral Wish Lists for Dog Owners: The first things to train your dog to do.
Every dog owner has a list of behavioral wishes for their pets, but it’s up to you to get your dog to learn all those desirable behaviors. That’s why it’s so important to learn about proper dog training, and the different commands and training lessons to give your dog first. Here is a quick breakdown […]
Easy Dog Training Tips
When you get a dog you have hopes and dreams of a great life long relationship, but a few things need to be done first. Like finding a balance that fits for everyone. Similar to children, pets need rules and boundaries for a peaceful home and training them to follow those rules can take a […]
Behavioral Correction Tips and Tricks for Large Breed Dogs
Having any kind of dog with behavioral issues can be a challenge. It is especially challenging in large breed dogs to handle behavioral issues. If you are experiencing behavioral issues with your large breed dog use these tips and tricks to help get the issues corrected. By using these behavioral correction tips and tricks, you […]
