Dogs, who pull on walks to sniff do so because they find it rewarding. Everytime your pooch pulls on the leash he gets to sniff something, which is a form of reward for him/her. You have to teach him/her that pulling no longer works and good behavior will get him/her reward from ...
The first step in leash training a new dog or puppy is to introduce them to the leash and harness. You want your pup to sniff the leash but not chew or tug on it too hard. Start by placing the harness on the dog and allowing him to roam around the home or backyard to get used ...
Are you skipping your dog walks, or walking your dog at midnight to avoid the stress? Between pulling on the leash, dog aggression, and poor leash manners I know exactly the challenges people—perhaps even you—may face on a daily basis. ...
One of my favorite dog walking tips is to make the most out of it for your dog, and the easiest way to do that is by letting them sniff around. Did you know dog walks are about more than just physical exercise? Your dogs walk is (usually) the only time they get to go out and ...
Kara Murphyis a freelance writer in Erie, Pa. She has a goldendoodle named Maddie who always has to sniff the exact same spot in the neighbor's yard during neighborhood walks. Related Articles Walking Big Dogs Safely: Tips and Tricks from Dog Experts ...
Does the dog decide to heel when it wishes, but pull to the side to sniff or walk out in front when it pleases? Or is the human consciously making the dog heel? If the human allows the dog to decide, because after all he walks "pretty good," then the dog is making the calls ...
This clay has been known for centuries to have healing qualities, according to Fieldworks. It bonds with all the icky stuff that can get on your pet’s skin and effectively pulls it away, leaving your dog feeling clean and fresh. Made with aloe vera, shea butter, and argon oil, this ...
We’re about 2 months in now and Moon can walk past a dog on the same side of the sidewalk, he can sniff butts with other dogs, my husband and I can meet with friends that Moon doesn’t know without him throwing a fit, we can go to a dog park and have him play with other ...
Daily dog walks are one of life’s sweetest pleasures. If you and your pup aren’t enjoying daily dog walks, check out our list of seven tips and consider making some changes. Use a loose leash Train your dog to walk comfortably on the leash. If your dog pulls or if you end up dra...
If you have a dog that pulls on leash, isn’t focused on you and has to sniff EVERYTHING in front of their nose on walks, there’s a solution for you! AbsoluteDOGS has a brand new mini-course dedicated to making your dog walking dreams a reality! The Stop Pulling mini-course is ex...