You’ve brought home this cute, adorable puppy and all of a sudden, he or she has turned into a little menace, creating turmoil in your home. Your puppy needs to be taught what he can or cannot do. Before you correct the bad behavior, it will help immensely if you train your dog o...
However, dogs do not think like us, and they have different social rituals and instincts. As a result,bad dog behavior commonly arises due to miscommunication and misunderstanding between human and dog. The best way I have found to help stop my dog’s bad behavior is to learn how to “se...
While timeouts may seem like a form of punishment, they can actually be a powerful way to redirect your dog's behavior and reinforce positive habits.The two-fold approach of giving attention when deserved and using timeouts to correct bad behavior can help your dog understand what is expected ...
What to do about it. You'll have to re-train your dog (and yourself) to stop a bad dog behavior you've accidentally encouraged. Consistency is key to training. You'll need your family's help and the help of any other people you and your dog encounter. If you want your dog to sto...
I talk often about using kind and gentle tactics when training your dog. That’s becauseusing a fear-based system to train your dog can actually make your dog’s behavior worse. You may be thinking, “What’s so bad about a chain collar? I see people using them all the time to make...
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...
You can also work on good leash behavior both inside and outside the house. Teaching your dog to “heel” (walk at your side) is an important leash behavior because it is more comfortable than being pulled and gives you greater control. There are variousways to teach “heel,”but a comm...
Correct Dog Problem Behavior:If you command your dog to stop while barking, they will understand nothing and even will not stop. So you have to keep in mind that you should follow some other ways tostop your dog barking. Yes we are talking about some look, sound and physical correction....
If your dog has a trick knee, however, she should not be bred! Bad knees are sometimes a sign of hip problems, which are inherited. Even if only the knee is affected, this condition is genetic—it will be passed on to her puppies. ...
If your dog falls into one of these groups (puppies, seniors, or immunocompromised dogs), don't wait — head to the vet right away. The longer you wait, the worse things can get.No one wants to become a diarrhea expert but knowing why your dog has the runs and how to handle it ...