Getting your dog to stand from a sit position or stand from a down position may seem like one of those dog training commands you would contemplate skipping over in favor of something more exciting like dog training command like stay!! But to pass the dog training command stand would be a mistake. Once your …
Training your dog to sit is probably the most common dog training command as it’s fairly easy to teach. When your dog knows to “sit” on command it will be helpful for more advanced dog training commands. Many of these advanced dog training commands are done from your dog being in the sitting position. So …
House training a puppy without a crate or training pads is all about establishing a routine for the puppy and constant supervision of the pup during this training. New puppies bring so much happiness and joy to a household, however, they also require a lot of work and when it comes to house training a …
As the summer season approaches we dust off our sun hats, look for those missing sunglasses and search for our swimming gear while our fur baby looks on with bemusement. During this time of year, it’s only natural to spend a lot more time outdoors with your dog. You may enjoy hiking adventures through the …
It’s never easy to deal with the loss of a loving pet. You become so close and attached to your four-legged pal over the course of their lives. There is a unique and special bond created. Sadly life can be all too short and when the time comes for your fur baby to depart it’s …
Puppies as well as being adorable are also creatures of habit. Puppies need routine in their lives as otherwise if left to their own devices things could become chaotic and out of control. Why Are Schedules Important for Puppies? A schedule gives a puppy certainty and structure. The puppy will soon learn what to expect …
If you are a first-time dog owner you will quickly understand why dog people often talk about their dog being a member of the family. Before becoming a dog parent you may have thought this talk was absolute nonsense – it’s just a dog. However, try telling a family with a dog or even a …
This can be a controversial question as some dog owners have no problem allowing a puppy to sleep in their bed whereas other dog owners would never dream of allowing this sleeping arrangement. At the end of the day, the decision is yours alone to make. Dogs are naturally sociable animals and they have been …
You’ve just washed the kitchen floor and your dog is in the backyard doing doggie activities. After a few minutes, you hear your beloved fur baby at the back door and proceed to let him in. Unknown to you he has been digging again in the backyard. Before you realize this the entire kitchen floor …
It’s a very common sight in the park to see a dog carrying a stick. It can look quite funny when you see a small dog carrying an oversized stick 3 times his size. And the dog always looks like he is on a very important mission and cannot be disturbed when carrying this very …