Posts Tagged ‘dog tips’

Motion Sickness and Dogs: Signs and Treatment

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Dogs seem to really like car rides. Many of them try to hang their heads out the window and watch the world fly by. Some try to stand on the middle console between the front seats and others look out the back window seeing who is following them. There are some dogs that do not [...]

House Breaking Tips

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House breaking a puppy or dog that isn’t trained is accomplished by rewarding good behavior (going to the bathroom outside) and preventing her/him from going inside. Some dogs will learn and pick up what you are asking them to do very quickly while others may take a bit longer. Don’t be frustrated, and keep working [...]

How To Stop Your Dog From Chasing Joggers

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Many dogs don’t seem to bother running after joggers but there are a few that will dart out of their yard, bark, or lunge while on a walk towards a jogger. It can be scary if you’re the jogger. There are some reasons why a dog may do chase the jogger. 1: Some dogs are [...]

How To Help Your Dog Adjust To A Divorce

Sometimes relationships don’t work and it’s best for everyone to split. The family pet, is just that, the family pet and is also affected by tension, sadness, and chaos that may exist in the house. She’s used to everyone and may still be extremely bonded to both adults. Both adults may also be tightly bonded [...]

5 Tips For Leash Walking

Going out and exploring the world can be extremely exciting and over stimulating for your dog. They know when you grab the leash and it’s time and their tail may start to wag so hard that their whole body jiggles. It can be really cute and bring a smile to your face. However, sometimes this [...]

Why Puppies Bite And How To Curb It

One thing that puppies do is bite. They learn about the world around them using their sense of smell, touch, and taste. A dog might lick something to learn about it or chew and bite it. Puppies bite to learn and also to help relieve the irritation that can arouse from teething. When dogs and [...]

A Second Dog Might Not Be Right

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Sometimes having a dog can be tough and we see them get a little bored, seem sad, and get into things that they shouldn’t. There are only so many days a week we can make trips to the dog park. Doggie daycare can be a great answer to help them socialize, run around, and have [...]

Stop Your Dog From Licking and Chewing Her Paws

If your dog chews her paws, licks, and bites the padding it could be mean she is having a reaction to something she is in contact with, but determining what it is can be difficult. Anything from food allergies, substances on the sidewalk that bug her, elements in the soil, to anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorders [...]

Understanding Dog Body Language and Barks

Dogs communicate with us and express their hesitations, agitation, and happiness with their body language and barks. Have you ever seen your dog lay his ears back when meeting a stranger? Or does she grunt or mutters when you’re eating dinner or when she has a ball and comes over to you? Do you know [...]

5 Great Workouts For You and Your Dog

Dogs are great buddies and even better workout partners. They are always up for a jog, a walk, and a car ride. If you’re looking to burn a few calories but don’t always feel motivated to do it at the gym or alone, take your dog with you! You won’t only get a great workout [...]