QUICK TIP:You can make this a positive interaction by tossing some treats (we likeWellness Soft Puppy Bites) in the crate or give your puppy a chew toy while he’s crated for his short time out. When crate training has been truly effective, you will even have the ability to tell your...
For dogs that go crazy and try to bash, smash, or chew their way out of the crate when locked inside, wire cages are not suitable. Instead get a heavy duty dog cage.It’s no coincidence that these Midwest crates are one of the best rated cages in their class. We believe they are ...
If moving away doesn't work, the other dog may growl. If that goes unheeded, trouble is definitely brewing, as the next step could be an air snap, an inhibited bite, or a bite that causes damage. Even if the other dog appears to have the patience of a saint, it's really not fair...
Also, If the crate’s too large it won’t provide the feeling of safety and security that your older dog would enjoy in a properly sized crate. They’ll feel more like they’re rattling around in a big empty room. Again, this kind of misses the point of a crate. So what size dog...
Using his dog bed or mat create a special place that’s “his” and train him to go to that area. Reward him when he goes there and be sure to add some extra incentive such as toys or treats, something that will make want to stay there.Long lasting dog toysor a stuffed Kong toy...
You are trying to watch your favorite TV show, but Buster keeps barking at the screen. Now you're wondering what to do. Learn the details about my powerful "treat the trigger" method to stop a dog from barking at the TV. I have used this proven method wi
Dotty and Orly(and Cali and Jana before them) have excellent oral hygiene. That is, they brush their teeth daily. Well, most days. When I leave them with a sitter, I think the daily brushing goes on hiatus. Cali never had a professional teeth cleaning in her life, and she had beautif...
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She goes inside the house to make the phone call and her children peek at us from behind the screen door. We are an example for them. What not to be. What made us stand there? Why didn’t we run? ••• Steve continued to hold onto hope, reassuring me that she was going ...
Your dog might not be an active participant in the making of dog treats, but he’ll certainly be reaping the rewards. I love making my own dog treats rather than buying them from the store. It’s nice knowing exactly what goes into what our dogs are eating, plus when you make your...