How To Discipline A Dog After Fighting: What Dog Owners Need To Know
It is vital to know what to do after dogs fight to avoid more bad behavior. Here is what everyone needs to know about how to discipline a dog after fighting.
It is vital to know what to do after dogs fight to avoid more bad behavior. Here is what everyone needs to know about how to discipline a dog after fighting.
Building a dog’s confidence helps avoid issues related to fear and insecurity. Read on to learn how to build confidence in an insecure dog.
Research reveals that dogs have the ability to forgive, similar to humans. But, their forgiveness depends on personality traits and past experiences. Their memory of …
Knowing how long dogs can bark legally can save you a lot of trouble if you are the owner of a barking dog. We look at local laws for pet noise issues.
Many owners become frustrated with dogs who are stubborn. Common reasons are dogs who don’t come when called or won’t potty train. So how do we train stubborn dogs?
It’s understandable to want to punish a dog for pooping in the house. But should we punish dogs for soiling indoors, and is there a good way to punish dogs?
Locking a puppy in a crate at night can be distressing, especially if the puppy whines or cries. So let’s look at whether you should crate a puppy at night.
Sending a dog away for training is a big decision. In most cases, we don’t recommend it. Read on to make the best-informed decision for your dog.
Crate time is a necessary part of life for many dogs, but we don’t want to overdo it and make our dogs suffer. So how long can dogs stay in a crate safely?
Puppy biting is cute when they’re little and nibbling on your toes. Still, gentle mouthing can quickly become painful and distressing when puppies start biting too hard.
Knowing how to effectively potty train your German Shepherd puppy is the best remedy against feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility a new pup can bring into your life. Although it isn’t always easy, and mistakes will happen, the key is consistency, a positive attitude, and a strict routine.
If your house is the mailman’s most dreaded stop or you’ve taken to wearing earplugs when your dog is in the car, it’s time to focus on training your pup to stop barking.
While barking is one of your dog’s best forms of communication, excessive barking can quickly become inappropriate and start to cause problems between you and your family, your neighbors, and possibly anyone that crosses your dog’s path.
Puppy energy can seem all but limitless. But it can also mean they are always getting into trouble, eating your shoes, digging up your garden, and generally driving you a bit nuts.
Whether you are adopting a new puppy or buying one from a breeder, no doubt you’re excited and over the moon to welcome your new bundle of love into your home.
From an evolutionary point of view, dogs as a species are known to be direct descendants of wolves. Due to climate, geography, and environmental factors, the wolf mutated into several different breeds, and thus the domesticated dog aka Man’s best friend was born.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of elation that you get when you see your pup excitedly running toward you, tongue out to the side of their mouth and ears flapping in the wind. That feeling is even better when they come running in response to you calling their name.
If you are like every other dog owner that has tried to crate train a puppy, you will know how hard it can be. It will therefore probably not surprise you to learn that it can be even more challenging when you are crate training an adult dog.
After potty-training and the recall, teaching your dog the place command is one of the single most life-changing hacks for dog owners. Training the place command, or mat training, for dogs teaches discipline, self-restraint, and confidence. While it is a convenient training tool, it can also help with behavioral issues, and in some cases, it may save your dog’s life.