Helping Your Dog to Cope with Fireworks
While the July 4th fireworks bring excitement and joy to most people, many of our canine friends cower when they hear the loud display.
While the July 4th fireworks bring excitement and joy to most people, many of our canine friends cower when they hear the loud display.
Contrary to common belief, dogs that wear muzzles are not “bad”. Muzzles are worn for the safety and comfort of both the dog and others.
Sometimes, even a hug between friends or family members is enough to trigger your jealous dog.
To take your dog's comprehension skills to the next level, consider teaching them modifier cues. These cues specify how a behavior is to be performed.
A dog harness is typically a better option than a leash - not only for your dog’s well-being, but also for you to have more control.
Teach your dog to return their dog toys to the play bin themselves to make your life easier and provide an enriching game for your pet.
Giving eye drops can become a daily struggle, but there are ways to acclimate your pup to the drops to make the process as easy as possible.
Though many do not even understand the difference, using bribes versus rewards can significantly impact the success of your training.
Dogs as young as 15 months are allowed to participate in agility competitions, but you can begin training much earlier. There are many agility classes you can enroll your pup in, but you can start agility training on your own as well.
Living here in South Florida, we would love our dogs to enjoy the Gulf or the pool - or at least to take a peaceful bath. But many dogs hate water.