But there's so much advice and tips out there about helping dogs calm down that I totally understand if you feel unsure, uncertain, or overwhelmed on what to do. JOIN MY FREE REACTIVITY CLASS Calming dogs down is a passion I have as a dog trainer. I actually have a dog calming course...
Change In Your Puppies Schedule Dogs are creatures of habit; they love and learn routine, so a sudden and dramatic change to their regular daily schedules can trigger separation anxiety. This is a particular issue post-lockdown (especially for those who added a puppy to the family during thi...
Make sure to always have control of a puppy’s play-time. This means that we own all the toys, and we decide when to start and stop the games. Play-time can be very useful in training our puppy to calm down, and to pay attention to us even when he is excited. ...
To negate this, you can get a soft blanket or towel and wrap it around your dog’s body to help calm them down. This does work better with small or medium-sized breeds because you do have to manhandle them a little to get them in to correct position, and this can be challenging for...
Many puppies will bite at your hands when you pet them. You can get them to stop by offering a toy with your other hand to distract them. What starts out as a seemingly harmless game of them chewing on your hands as a tiny pup can lead to more problematic behavior down the line. We...
Children tend to squeal, scream, and move around a lot—all things that trigger excitement in puppies. So use a leash and teach your children and friends how to keep play calm or stop it when it gets too rough. If your puppy tugs on your clothes incessantly or nips at your ankles, ke...
Step 6: Soothe the puppy Make a new puppy feel more at home by placing a hot water bottle or heating pad under a blanket in their sleeping area to imitate their litter mates. Soon both the puppy -- and you! -- will sleep like a baby. FACT: Dalmatian puppies are born with a pure...
As puppies, it’s a good idea to limit their movement, especially before they are potty trained, but as they become more reliable, gradually giving them more freedom around the house can be a strong form of positive reinforcement. If accidents occur, slow down, and reinforce the training bef...
Pats on the head:Imagine you are puppy-sized and a hand half the size of your whole body swoops down toward the top of your head. Wouldn’t you dodge and yelp, and run for cover, too? Instead, think how puppies and dogs meet each other—smell communicationwith sniffs first, contact ...
There are lots of potential reasons for puppies to bite. These include: Teething Play Being from a mouthy breed Over excitement Biting and Teething Puppy biting can worsen as a result of teething issues. Teething makes a puppy’s mouth sore and itchy at times and biting down on toys, ...