Later in the article I also address the question that comes to most people’s minds when they first hear the idea of using a crate:Is it cruel to crate a dog? QUICK RECOMMENDATION:If you don’t already have a crate then check out our favorite:Midwest Life Stages Crate. We bought one ...
Crate training a puppy not only helps immensely with house-breaking your pup, it also provides a safe environment for them to feel secure. I used to look at dog crates as a sort of punishment until I actually got one and went through the crate training process...properly. Now my dog lo...
Butto use a crate for house training, to take advantage of the natural instinct to not soil their sleeping area, it mustn’t be big enough for your dog to use one end as a bathroom and the other as a bedroom. Also, If the crate’s too large it won’t provide the feeling of safe...
For the most part having a velcro dog is no big deal — it just means your dog wants to be by your side. But there are some instances where you might want your dog to keep their distance, and to do that you can teach your dog to be more independent. If you’d like to reinforce...
If the principal reason for using a crate to confine a dog during our absence is to avoid destructive or nuisance behavior, a better approach would be to address those behaviors through training, or through management that involves meeting the dog’s physical, emotional, and intellectual needs. ...
where they check a small sample of pigs, cows and sheep before they’re put to death. That hour before her end is usually the only time a pig sees a government rep; from the moment she’s born, she’s on her own, spending four or five years in a tiny crate and kept perpetually ...
Although some dog lovers don't like the look of muzzles, they can be a great way to keep your dog safe in stressful situations. Muzzles might seem cruel or unnecessary, but muzzle training can help to keep dogs and people safe — and can even be fun for dogs. When wearing a properly...
One can fine tune the dog’s abilities with training, but the drive is in his genetic makeup. Many people don’t want to accept the fact that aggression can be bred into dogs in the same way these other behaviors are selected for. Proper rearing, early socialization, and training are ...
In the space themed puzzle game Eon by Fucrate (Michael Boxleiter), you take on the role of a daring, exciting, dashing... um, space miner. Okay, maybe it doesn't sound too daring or exciting, even if you do manage to cast Bruce Willis in the lead role (which isn't the case ...
I have never been a big believer in the “pack leader” mindset of training. My dog isn’t a member of my pack; he is my companion and my family member. While I believe in earning treats or extra-long walks, I have never been one to withhold play or affection. I think that dogs...