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•How to Select the Right Crate For Your Pooch
Most people who adopt a new puppy are aware of the benefits of crating. Canines are as much den animals as they are pack animals. They are instinctively comfortable within the confines of a small space if they perceive that space as their home. This is the reason many dogs will retreat to their crates on their own; they consider it a sanctuary away from others. It's where they can rest and relax when they are tired or mildly stressed. The key for owners is to choose a crate that will function...
•Canine Owner s Guide to Essential Dog Toys
Dogs enjoy having access to a few toys with which they can entertain themselves. While many owners consider such items an indulgence, they're actually an essential ingredient to your pooch's happiness. Without them, he might develop behaviors that you consider unacceptable.
Keep in mind that your canine can become bored easily if he's left alone for long periods. Lacking the freedom to explore his neighborhood, your pooch might turn his attention to destroying your furniture, or digging up...
•Children and Canines Understanding the Basics of How They Interact
Kids and dogs interact with each other in a playful, carefree, and trusting manner. The problem is, a child is small and therefore at potential risk when playing with the wrong pooch. There may be dominance issues related to how a canine views his place in his pack in relation to the child's place. There's also a risk of physical injury that can result when kids cross the line with regard to a dog's boundaries.
In this article, we'll explore the relationship between children and canines, and...
•5 Smart Tips For Taking Your Canine on a Hike
Dogs love the outdoors, and even more so when they accompany their owners. If you're an avid hiker, your next expedition may be a perfect opportunity to enjoy the sun, air, and a magnificent view with your pooch. Preparation is key. You'll need to take steps to accommodate your canine's needs during the trip. You'll also need to watch out for the safety of others you'll meet along the way. Here are five tips that will help you and your dog enjoy your hike together.
#1 - Call Ahead To Inquire...
•5 Smart Tips For Reducing Your Dog Care Expenses
Caring for your canine can be expensive, especially if you buy the designer products that are less about value than novelty. Each year, owners spend billions of dollars on things that can cause a monthly budget to buckle. Experts suggest that the current economy has led many owners to simply abandon their dogs due to the high cost of providing for their care.
The good news is that there are several steps you can take that will lower your long-term dog care expenses. We'll share five of them...
•How to Keep Your Pooch Off Your Furniture
Suppose you own an expensive white couch. It's spotless and appears immaculate, even under close scrutiny. Unfortunately, your dog has developed a habit of resting on your couch whenever he has the opportunity. If he only left his hair behind, a quick vacuuming would solve the problem. But dirt, mud, and other debris threaten to turn your white sofa brown. How can you discourage your pooch from resting on your furniture?
It's important to realize that most canines are unaware their behavior is...
•4 Common Fallacies About Training Dogs
There are thousands of professional trainers and each has his or her own ideas regarding the most effective approach to use with canines. For owners who wish to train their pooches at home, the disparate opinions often make the task confusing. Making matters worse, many dog-centric websites offer training tips that are inconsistent and occasionally, poorly-thought; they often do more harm than good.
Because this conflicting information is easily available to owners, a number of fallacies have...
•Several Behavioral Issues That Appear With Older Dogs
Most owners realize that puppies will display tendencies that will need to be modified or curbed down the road. That's the purpose of training, whether it's related to housebreaking, socialization, or crating. Older canines can also manifest behavioral issues, a development that is both surprising and frustrating for millions of owners.
It's unknown why some senior dogs, including those who have never shown behavior problems in the past, suddenly develop them in their twilight years. Below,...
•Curbing Your Canine s Dominance Aggression
Dogs are pack animals by nature. They are most comfortable when they know their place within the hierarchy of their pack. Occasionally, they'll become assertive to establish their place if there is any question regarding their authority. This dynamic sometimes occurs within their owner's home, which is a sign of dominance aggression.
Below, we'll take a closer look at this potentially dangerous behavioral problem so you'll have a better understanding regarding how to address it. You'll learn...
•Several Valuable Tips For Dealing With a Begging Dog
Canines learn to beg largely because of the success they've enjoyed while doing it in the past. Owners often encourage the behavior unwittingly. Sometimes, they'll give in when their pet looks longingly at their plate during dinnertime. Other times, owners actively train their dogs to beg for food because they think it's cute. The problem is, doing so reinforces the behavior.
If your pooch is begging to the point that he is beginning to make a nuisance of himself, it is important that you take...
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