My foster dog Cosmo is teaching me to rely mostly on positive reinforcement training, to be patient and relaxed and to be creative in finding ways to boost his confidence. He reminds me to simplify everything I ask of him. Instead of expecting Cosmo to remain in a 20-minute stay, yield to me in doorways …
Dog behavior
Does the Thundershirt really work to stop a dog’s anxiety during thunderstorms or fireworks?
I’m one of those kids who was too heavily involved in extracurricular activities in high school and college and probably now. As an “adult” I have trouble sitting still. I have basically no attention span and can’t really watch TV or movies because I get bored. Most conversations with me lead to something like, “Oh, …
To me, “heel” means the dog will walk at my side with her nose even with my leg. The leash is always loose, and the dog knows to pay attention, to copy my pace and to stop if I stop.
“Out” is a very useful command. Ace is constantly in my business. Hovering. Begging. Drooling. If I didn’t have commands to direct him, I would go nuts. I use the command “out” to mean “leave the room we are in.” Other versions of this command could be “go lie down” or, if you’re a redneck, …
Although I might subtly brag about my dog from post to post, I rarely flat out say it – Ace is better than other dogs. Part of this is due to my consistent training, time spent with my dog. A lot of it is because Ace is well into middle age and calmer. Mostly I …
If your dog growls at other dogs it is because he’s trying to communicate something. If your dog growls, it doesn’t make him a bad dog.
Tips on how to stop and prevent separation anxiety in dogs such as by providing plenty of exercise, sticking to a routine and leaving your dog with a highly valued treat.
There’s a huge range of intelligence from dog to dog just as there is from human to human. We can’t do much to increase the actual intelligence of our dogs, but we can increase their awareness of themselves and how they fit into their surroundings. All dogs can learn. Introducing a dog to as many …
So what makes a perfect dog daycare? Below are my ideas. I’d love to hear yours. At a perfect dog daycare, the dogs hang out in small groups of no more than five. This makes the pack manageable for the person supervising. The majority of the time is spent outdoors, and a long walk or …