Upon finding themselves in the water, dogs will at least try to swim🌊. ⠀ But this in no way means that you should make them swim, especially if we’re talking about spending long time in the water. ⠀ Even if your dog can swim, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he/she enjoys it 100% and that …
How to understand if your cat and your dog are friends? ⠀ Cats that are friends with dogs will demonstrate such behavior as playing with them, rubbing against their fur, trying to sit or sleep next to them, purring and generally looking calm and relaxed in the presence of a dog. ⠀ A dog that …
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What are the things that influence the relationship between cats and dogs?🐶🐈 ⠀ There are many factors at play: genetics, socialization and previous experience, age at which the two animals met each other, the owner’s behavior and resource distribution. ⠀ An important factor is the experience that a puppy had with cats during the socialization …
One of the biggest misconceptions about dogs is that a wagging tail means happiness. ⠀ It can be a signal of happiness, but there are other things it symbolizes too: fear, insecurity and even a warning: stay away! ⠀ Always look at are the dog’s pose and movements, and the positioning of the wagging tail …
8 rules you should follow around someone else’s dogs that will keep you safe: ⠀ 1️⃣ Don’t approach dogs you don’t know and don’t try to pet them. Even if you really want to and the owner allowed you to. Many people are not aware of the dog psychology and body language, and might not …
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How to stop your adult dog from chewing on things? ⠀ In order to train your dog not to chew on objects, first and foremost, it is very important to understand what the reason behind this behavior is. ⠀ If your dog keeps not only chewing inedible things, but also swallowing them, you should consult …
Have you ever noticed that your dog is great at following commands at home or with a dog trainer, but becomes completely uncontrollable during a walk outside? Many owners struggle with this problem. ⠀ Why don’t our dogs behave during a walk? ⠀ ✔️ Usually, when trying to pinpoint a root cause of this problem, …
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Digging is a natural behavior for dogs. ⠀ This is what their ancestors did. However, in our 21st century world, not all dog owners are happy about their pets’ digging abilities. ⠀ There are several reasons our dogs dig: ⠀ 1️⃣Hunter instinct. Maybe your pet sensed “prey” (in the face of a mouse or a …
What are puppy play styles? 1. “Catch me if you can!”: puppies chase each other and switch roles from time to time. ⠀ If both puppies like only chasing or running away, the game won’t be very effective. It’s important to monitor the way puppies are playing and make sure that both of them are …
Dogs can smell, see, and hear things we can’t, which is the reason they generally appear to be out in front of you finding them know the place of the treats container. Researchers have as of late found that dogs, in fact, have a hidden sense that we didn’t think about, yet it’s nothing we’ve …
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As indicated by the Daily Mail, China has finally prevented dogs from being sold or consumed for food and removed them from livestock lists. This means that millions of dogs are now saved from being killed. And that was reported in the statement that was announced yesterday by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural …
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Are you superstitious? ⠀ Or maybe you have some “lucky” items that will surely bring you success? ⠀ It might be a surprise, but people are not the only ones to believe in superstitions. Our four-legged friends do too! ⠀ Moreover, their lives are often based on these superstitions. How? Let’s see! ⠀ 🐶The owner …
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Sometimes dogs roll onto their backs when interacting with their owners. Why do they do it and what can this body position mean? ⠀ When interpreting canine body language, we should look beyond the one-time signal: the context of the situation, and the general mimics and poses that are characteristic for the dog. ⠀ There …
What is positive reinforcement?🔻 ⠀ Positive reinforcement in dog training is when your dog gets something valuable and important for behaving well. For example, he/she lies down on your command and gets a treat as a reward. ⠀ It’s not only treats that you can use though, there’s also playing, toys, verbal praise, etc. ⠀ …
It’s important to look at dog aggression from the point of view of involuntary learning sometimes. ⠀ How do people teach their dogs to demonstrate aggression? 🤔 ⠀ Imagine: the owner makes their dog go through something that’s not exactly pleasant (trimming nails, for instance) without first teaching the dog anything about it, and then …
Let’s talk about plants that are dangerous for our dogs🐶 ⠀ You might have noticed that dogs, just like cats, love eating grass and plants, both outside and at home. And that’s exactly why it’s so important for you to know what kind of plants might end up being poisonous for your pet. ⠀ ❌1. …
Sometimes dogs “don’t behave”, and we, owners, reinforce this behavior without even realizing. ⠀ And when we do, it’s already too late – the habit is formed. ⠀ But the “bad” behavior that you’ve accidentally reinforced can be corrected ⬇️ ⠀ 1️⃣Make problematic behavior impossible. ⠀ ❗️If your dog does something, you praise him/her for …
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Sometimes we love having a pet at home so much that we start thinking about getting him/her a friend. ⠀ What should we consider when choosing a second dog? ⠀ ▫️Age, breed and size of the two dogs. ⠀ Many think that in order for the dogs to not get bored, it’s better to get …
Very soon the world-wide quarantine will be over, and with it – our being with our dogs 24/7. ⠀ The fact we spend so much time with our dogs now is great. They are receiving all the attention they could ever want – that’s a plus. But, on the other hand, too much attention is …
Sometimes dog owners find themselves in a situation when their puppy gets scared of something at home or outside. ⠀ ❓So what should you do to not make things worse? ⠀ All puppies go through a “fear phase”. ⠀ During this time, it’s important to be very careful to not provoke fear of certain objects …
Sometimes dog owners complain that their dog doesn’t like training and will do anything to get out of a training session. ⠀ But dogs love learning something new! ⠀ And if your pet will try anything to avoid training, it means that either he/she is not feeling well, or the training process is organized incorrectly. …
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What should you use as a reward for your puppy during training? ⠀ It’s not just treats we’re talking about. It’s very important to choose the right type of a reward, in order to form and develop a puppy’s motivation and teach him/her to enjoy training sessions. ⠀ What you should choose as a reward …
What gear should you choose for walks? ⠀ ✔️Collars. ⠀ Many specialists believe it’s not the best choice, except for ring appearances. ⠀ It’s better to avoid collars if your dog pulls on the leash. ⠀ Here are the most common health problems that wearing collars may cause: ⠀ ▫️neck vertebrae injuries ▫️thyroid area injuries …
This is a common question that so many potential dog-owners ask in an attempt to understand if they will be able to give enough time and effort to a pet. ⠀ However, the answer is not so simple. The reason is: it depends. ⠀ Let’s see. ⠀ You’ll need to walk your dog – ideally, …
Many dog parents spend years struggling with a problem concerning doors: their dogs barge through them, in a hurry to get some fresh air on a walk, dragging the owner behind them. ⠀ Some try to correct this behavior using very harsh methods. ⠀ But there is absolutely no need to be harsh. ⠀ The …
There are rules that will help you avoid behavioral problems, that is, spoiling your dog. They are not complex, but require discipline – especially from the owner! ⠀ 1️⃣ Don’t ignore the socialization of the puppy. This will teach your dog to react to various situations, including difficult ones, appropriately. ⠀ 2️⃣ Make sure to …
Many owners are sure that their dogs understand it when they “misbehave”, because they tend to “feel guilty and show signs of remorse”. But can dogs really experience guilt? 🧐 Let’s see. ⠀ Say, you come home after a busy day at work, and the picture that opens up before your eyes is a complete …
Research shows that apes do, for instance. Monkeys often behave as if they are seeing another monkey in the mirror at first, sometimes they even try to look behind it, but soon enough they start taking a closer look at their reflection. ⠀ When it comes to dogs, they can’t help but think that they …
There are certain behaviors that are “genetically regulated” and specific to one species or another. ⠀ This means that a dog behaves like a dog, and not like a cat or a parrot. 🐶 And we need to respect this. ⠀ These are typical species-related behaviors that many people consider “bad”: ⠀ • Barking. ⠀ …
It is during a game that we deepen a dog’s connection with a human, and work on a whole variety of things: eagerness to communicate, motivation, attention span, change of focus, processes of excitement and relaxation. Games allow us to organize a wholesome training process that includes the practice of all crucial skills. ⠀ This …
Well, there’s no simple answer. The central principle: a dog’s health depends on a balanced diet based on his/her needs at a given age and health status, and well-digested food. ⠀ An unbiased approach is this: both store-bought and homecooked food (that is, well-balanced food) are good. ⠀ STORE-BOUGHT FOOD Ingredient control is in the …
Very often dog owners ask: “Why should I play with my dog?” or “How is playing beneficial for the training process?” In fact, why is it important to play with your dog and how does playing affect the training process? These questions are related to basic dog training and to the development of game motivation. …
Dogs are not only good at reading our body language and seeing the expression of our emotions. Dogs can even smell our emotions! All dog lovers will agree that these animals are incredibly sensitive to the recognition of human emotions, but how do they do it? Of course, they can “read” the slightest signals of …
On average, dogs sleep about 14-18 hours a day, while puppies sleep about 20 hours. Sometimes dog owners think that their pets sleep too much or too little. So how long should a dog sleep and what determines the duration of a dog’s sleep? The answer to “How long do dogs sleep?” depends on many …
Dogs love us faithfully and unconditionally. Just for the way we are. But despite this unconditional and boundless love, a dog’s trust and strong attachment still have to be earned. Those who have this unbreakable bond, when in any situation the dog trusts you, when one look is enough to understand everything, will confirm that …
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Dogs have learned to understand us very well. But what would our dogs tell us if they could talk? There are 10 phrases that every dog probably would like to say to its important human: 1. 😍 «Smile more often, please!» All dogs love when their beloved human is smiling. By the way, they also …
Some owners complain that they are unlucky to have a “bad” dog, a “defective” one. But are there actually any “bad” dogs? And if yes, how do they become “bad”? Of course, there are (and this is not a rare case) dogs with problematic behavior. And sometimes, this behaviour is genetics-related. But there are many …
You’ve probably seen that some dogs, despite their friendliness, cause other dog’s aggression and negative reactions⚡️ As a rule, that means that these over friendly doggies ignore rules of dog communication and don’t know how to interact in the right way. ⁉️Is it possible to solve this problem and teach a dog to approach other …
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When the person needs to go somewhere for a long time, for example, when he is on a business trip, he is afraid that his dog will forget him when he is away. Is there really a possibility that the dog can forget someone it loves? A dog’s mindset is still quite a mystery for …
How do you get your doggy to learn commands? By using a basic scheme. ⠀ Almost ALL of the commands can be trained using one basic scheme. ⠀ The major advantage of this scheme is that a dog’s behavior doesn’t depend on whether you have a treat in your hand or not. So you can …
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As a rule, at the age of 3 months our puppy is faced with a fear phase. Even if your pup was bold and brave before, it may start to be afraid of the most seemingly harmless things. ⠀ Many owners start to worry that their pet is a coward. So if this is true, …
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They say pets are very similar to their owners. And we are talking not only about dogs, but also about cats and horses – that is, about animals that consciously interact with a person and form an attachment to them. The similarity is mostly not external (however, some pets really look like their owners) but …
Puppies explore the world using their teeth and no wonder that everything around falls under their thorough examination. Puppies are completely unaware that some things are absolutely inappropriate for their teeth🦷 Besides, teething, just like it is with kids, means a lot of discomfort for the puppy. That’s the time when young dogs put everything …
Have you encountered problems with your pet’s behavior? Do not despair! An adult dog’s behavior can be corrected successfully; even those who seem uncontrollable can be turned into the most obedient four-legged friends. Here are 5 major rules for adult dogs’ behavior correction: 1️⃣Watch yourself – do not provoke the dog’s bad behavior 2️⃣The correction …
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Teaching the dog to walk on a loose leash is essential for every dog owner. Walking on a loose leash is not only a matter of comfort, but also a matter of security. For example, when the two dogs meet, a pulled leash may trigger a fight. The thing is that the dog’s leash pulling …
1️⃣Some say that the name of the breed means “dog from the bushes” The origins of the Japanese “Shiba-Inu” name remains a mystery. Probably, the name Shiba Inu literally means “Bush dog”. Some believe that the name came from their ability to cut through the bushes or through thick grass during hunting. Others say that …
Have you ever noticed that the first few months after we get a dog, we walk it regularly and willingly, especially when it’s warm outside? But then when it starts to rain frequently, we become a bit lazy… and motivation to walk with the dog sharply declines as well as the time spent on walking. …
It is not only important to walk your dog enough but also to walk them correctly. ⠀ Here are 5 tips on how to walk your dog right: 1️⃣Make walking interesting to your dog. Teach your pet with positive reinforcement methods, play and learn tricks (first, at home, then, outside in a calm environment and …
Just like humans, dogs can get bored and very often this boredom results in «bad» behavior. ⠀ ✔️ As a rule, dogs get bored when they experience a lack of external stimulation. If every dog’s day is exactly the same, it lacks new impressions and the owner doesn’t spend enough time with it so the …
If your dog barks too much, you can try to teach it to keep quiet on a command. Here are some step-by-step instructions: 1️⃣When the dog barks, give it the command «quiet» (or you can choose any other word with the same meaning). 2️⃣Show a treat to the dog (it’s important that this treat is …
