Many owners have learned the hard way that when their pets are not given a physical outlet for plenty of activity, they can get frustrated or bored and turn to destructive behaviors, and that is not good for anyone.
Remember, the happiness and comfort of your dog(s) should always be your priority. Whether with one dog or several, the most important thing you can offer them is time and attention.
Regardless of the famous adage which proclaims the opposite, you really can teach an old dog new tricks. Actually, it is never really too late to teach your faithful companion to learn and exhibit new behaviors, even if they never had any formal training up to this point.
Many people think that training cannot begin until puppies are five or six months old. But experts say that waiting until this juvenile stage is upon your pet may cause unnecessary problems. By 6 months your dog is beginning to develop their adult behavioral patterns - and bad behaviors learned in puppyhood may already be established. Sadly, this is often the reason that many juvenile dogs are abandoned at shelters as their humans get exasperated.
At first glance, the concept of doggy daycare - or play care - may seem extravagant, but to pet lovers, it actually makes perfect sense. Doggy daycare provides an alternative to those who need to be gone all day and hate the idea of their dog being left alone. But beyond the emotional pull of [...]
Whether your dog needs basic obedience training or needs help with an issue like fear aggression, board and train programs can make a significant positive impact on your dog’s life.
Without thinking about it, you may be rewarding bad behaviors and encouraging your dog to act crazy for the things he likes. Here are 3 ways to reinforce the good behavior that you like.  Â
You had one dog, but you decided that he needed a friend. Great idea in theory, but now they’re getting into fights! What can you do? Do you have to get rid of one of the dogs to maintain a peaceful household?
If your dog is a chronic runaway, there are things you can do to help curb this behavior. The most important thing is to identify what’s causing your dog to run away.
Adopting a new dog is exciting. You want everything to be perfect with your new best friend right away, but they may be very nervous and unsure of the situation.
