There is nothing better for dog lovers than watching dogs play. However, dog owners can be confused about dog play. Are those dogs playing? Or are they fighting? Learning what to look for can help people to become comfortable with full on dog play. All animals play. Play allows animals to Please Read More…
Imagine being left alone for 8 hours a day with absolutely nothing to do. No TV to watch, no book to read and no computer to surf the net. You would be bored and your day would feel endless. Dogs, like people, need things to do to keep them occupied. Please Read More…
Roxy, a Great Dane has a fear of skateboarders. She is also uncomfortable around large dogs and hates to be patted on top of her head. Roxy has always growled at skateboarders, sniffed the ground when a large dog is near and ducked her head and licked her lips when Please Read More…
Resource guarding is a normal dog trait, some dogs have retained the urge to guard from their hunter ancestors. Warning growls and snarls are the dog’s way of saying that he would like you to move away. Respect this and do not try to force the issue as this can result Please Read More…
Does your dog become excited when you grab his leash, go to the treat cupboard or pick up his bowl? Dogs learn that these predict walks, treats, and meals. This is classical conditioning at work. You can teach your dog how to view the world positively. For instance: Touch his Please Read More…
Do you want to make your training sessions more efficient? Push Drop Stick Rules as taught by Jean Donaldson are the way to go. The rules are simple to use and will make your training sessions both systematic and efficient. Push Drop Stick Rules: Train is sets of 5 If the dog Please Read More…
When you take your dog for a walk, let him sniff. Smell is the most important sense for dogs. Dogs navigate the world with their noses much like humans use their eyes. Use this to your advantage when you take your dog for a walk. Let him really discover and Please Read More…
Imagine finding yourself in a situation where you come face to face with the very thing that scares you the most. A room full of snakes or perhaps being locked in a very dark, enclosed space. Now imagine that a friend attempts to reassure you that all is fine, with Please Read More…
Dogs do not feel guilt and they don’t do things out of spite. But they do react with fear to displays of anger or frustration. Dogs are blissfully innocent. They can’t tell the difference between an expensive shoe or a chew toy. And they don’t know that they should potty Please Read More…
Does your dog run by toys you throw for him, as if he doesn’t see them? Dogs see colours differently than we do. Research has shown that red appears brown, and purple looks blue to a dog. Grass as well as his green, yellow and orange toys can all look Please Read More…
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