Is Excessive Barking Causing Issues? Sometimes, to the dismay of humans, dogs use their barks to communicate in reaction to a trigger. This can get very frustrating when your dog is an “over communicator” and is triggered often. There are several reasons your dog may be an excessive barker and identifying why they bark so […]
What Type of Dog Training Is Best for Your Dog? The type of dog you have, and their temperament can play a role in the type of training you decide to pursue. Beyond that, you need to assess what you want to get out of the training. Perhaps you want to meet other dog owners […]
Understanding Your Dog’s Anxiety Just like us humans, dogs can get anxiety. Some forms of their anxiety might be triggered by events and can be considered causational – meaning their symptoms will only manifest during or after an incident has occurred and will likely go away until that event happens again. Other forms of anxiety […]
Understanding Important Words Involved with Training Your Dog Dogs can typically learn and understand 160 – 200 words. When training your dog, you should first concentrate on essential commands such as sit, down, stay, come, etc. However, there is so much more that you need to understand to be able to provide the best support […]
What To Avoid When Training Your Dog We have something to tell you: If you have interacted with a dog before, you have trained one. What do we mean by this? Well, have you ever pet a dog to calm them down when they are excited? Have you given a friend’s dog food off your […]
Punishing Unwanted Puppy Behaviour Many owners are uncomfortable with the very idea of disciplining their pet. This may be in part due to the growing prevalence of the all-positive community, which often advocates for a punishment-free approach. However, the truth is that proper correction — when applied appropriately and with proper timing — can work […]
Getting Ready for Life with a Puppy If you are considering getting a puppy, we urge you to really ask yourself, “Should I Get a Dog?” before you make the commitment. It’s not easy to make sure that a puppy grows into a friendly and obedient adult dog. It is a serious responsibility, and you […]
How to Build a Solid Foundation for Your Puppy You just got a new puppy, and you are wondering what you should be teaching them. We’ve got you covered. You should see this as just a simple guide and dive deeper into our site to get a better idea for each of the different elements. […]
A Guide to House Training Your Puppy Save your future self some trouble and start potty training as soon as possible. Below we outline some steps you can take to make the transition to a house-trained dog a little bit easier. Make no mistake though, it’s not easy. You may have tired nights/days, accidents all […]