Dog obedience commands can range from essential to just for fun.In the past, we've gone over safety commands and a few different training posts on how to teach those commands.Today, we're going to look at all sorts of commands and why you would teach them to your … [Read more...]
Car Anxiety in Dogs and What to do About It
Car anxiety in dogs is a common problem among owners.The good news is that car anxiety in dogs can be managed and mitigated.With a lot of patience and training, it's even possible to completely eliminate it!Read on to learn more.Dealing with Car Anxiety in … [Read more...]
Protective Behavior in Dogs – Protection vs. Aggression
Protective behavior in dogs is not a bad thing.Many owners come to dog forums and ask how they can train their dog to be less protective, but that shouldn't ever be an issue.A protective dog is doing what comes naturally to help - surveying his surroundings and … [Read more...]
Potty Training at Night – Do You Need to Wake Up Your Pup?
Should you wake your puppy up to pee when you're potty training at night?Potty training at night is the usual sticking point for most new puppy owners.Potty training during the day is relatively easy.Owners know to take their puppy out when they wake up, after they … [Read more...]
Teaching Stay to a Deaf Dog – Training Without Voice Commands
How do you teach a deaf dog to stay without using voice commands?Teaching stay to any dog is important for both their discipline and their safety.The stay command helps keep them from jumping up, running after something more interesting in the moment, and generally helps … [Read more...]
What Your Dog’s Poop is Telling You?
What is your dog's poop telling you?Turns out quite a bit!Monitoring your dog's poop is an important aspect of caring for your furry friend.Often times, changes in your dog's poop can let you know that something might be wrong.It's also a good indicator of your … [Read more...]
Raising a Puppy – Is it Worth it?
Raising a puppy sounds like fun.Many potential puppy owners have a wonderful dream in their heads of raising their puppy, training him, and developing a lasting bond that is unbreakable in any way.All of that is absolutely true.However, there is another part that … [Read more...]