It’s been interesting living with a dominant pitbull. I’m used to my mutt Ace – a.k.a. the boy who pees like a girl and lets cats corner him. I always stress how important it is for me to be a leader to Ace, but it’s even more important to be a leader to Vixen, our …
Dog behavior
We have to remember dogs are dogs, and we love them because they are dogs. Don’t mistake your dog’s thoughts and emotions for human experiences. Dogs and cats are very simple minded. We give our dogs way too much credit as far as intelligence. That goes right along with how we humanize our pets, thinking …
Before agreeing to foster Vixen, I was informed about her issues with being in a kennel and left home alone. I know that in order to increase her chances of finding a permanent home soon, I need to work with her on kennel training. If more people would train their puppies to stay in a …
I started blogging regularly in March 2008, although I’d written a few posts before that. Here are the posts that had the most traffic in 2008. 1. 10 reasons to buy a dog backpack 2. 10 questions to ask before boarding your dog 3. Some dogs do better in a new home 4. Reasons to …
Note: This is a guest post from Apryl DeLancey who writes the blog
Ideas on how to teach your dog not to bark at the doorbell such as pre-determining what you WANT your dog to do and practicing every day.
I’m trying to develop a habit of complimenting people on their dogs’ behavior. Not their appearance, size or breed, but their behavior. Like with everything else, people are much more likely to compliment or criticize a dog’s appearance rather than her behavior. Just take a Staffordshire terrier to the dog park and watch people back …
When a dog carries her toy around all day, it is because she is obsessive or possessive about the toy. She does not think it is real. She knows it’s not her puppy.
How to reinforce dog kennel training Even older dogs will cry or bark all day when they are in their kennels in certain situations. The key to solving this problem is to put your dog in her kennel at random times so she gets used to staying there whenever you decide. If you want your …
My dog is always hungry and gets into the garbage and the cats’ litter box.