“leave it” and “speed up” can both work well in these situations. I taught my dogs “on by” as a cue to stay straight, focus forward, and keep moving. I taught this by throwing a toy or treat ahead of them on the walks and then saying “on by” as we move towards ...
A dog sniffing a lot isn't actually a bad thing. It’s a GOOD thing!Dogs sniff for a wide variety of reasons, but it is primarily to gather information. Dogs have a much better and more refined sense of smell than us mere humans. When your pampered pooch sniffs and smells, they're...
Dogs with this trait may be more eager to greet new dogs, display more social behavior at places like dog parks, or more confidently allow intimate sniffs from their canine acquaintances. This quality extends beyond mere tolerance and often manifests as a genuine enjoyment of the company of ...
I did manageto take two long walks with the dogs this weekend, even though it was, uh, nippy. We’ve been spoiled by the atypically warm November and December, so this more typical January weather feels a tad chilly. This morning when my fingers began to burn while feeding the sheep I...
When your dog sniffs or paws the correct hand open it up and give them the treat. If he chooses incorrectly don’t discourage him, it takes a few tries to catch on. A gentle “touch” command will be helpful. Tip:Chopped up carrots make excellent treats for scent work games and traini...
sniffs about, sits down beside a man for a few seconds, returns to its seat, and this time, he places TWO paws on the agent's arm. The agent says, "That man is carrying cocaine, so again, I m making a note of his seat number for the police." "I like it!" says his seat ...
Which might be why your dog always has his nose to the ground on your daily walks! And tries to sniff every person or animal that comes into your house! While it may be bothersome that your dog constantly sniffs your guests, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. What they smell reveals ...
However, when a dog sniffs and then urinates on a fire hydrant, most likely another dog has done it before him.50. Fear of ThunderstormI have listed this problem here, not because it is a behavioral problem in the classical sense, but it is a real problem to the dog and something ...
Add-On Dog Walks Your schedule changes week to week. Add-on walks are available when your pup needs to get out for walks, sniffs, and potty breaks. Pet Sitting For the times you are traveling and your furry family members are not, we'll stop by your home to give them exercise, meals...
Add-On Dog Walks Your schedule changes week to week. Add-on walks are available when your pup needs to get out for walks, sniffs, and potty breaks. Pet Sitting For the times you are traveling and your furry family members are not, we'll stop by your home to give them exercise, meals...