Even the most ideal dog owners may have difficult times when raising their dogs. Many people go to a dog trainer or instructor for help. The biggest difference between a good owner and one who is not good is that a good owner will choose a dog trainer EXTREMELY thoroughly. Why? Because some dog trainers […]
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6 sure signs that your dog really trusts you A dog’s trust is not given, it must be earned. Let’s check whether your dog trusts you. The dog trusts you if: 1️⃣They look you in the eyes. Most often, when one dog looks into another’s eyes, it is a threat. That’s why to live peacefully,
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How to Train your Dog, Allowing Them to Do What They Want All owners want to teach their pets good manners in the most humane ways possible. And there’s actually a way to teach a dog to behave correctly, allowing them to do what they want. 💡The idea is that the dog is rewarded for
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So many dog owners ask this question, especially at the very beginning, when the puppy is new at home. ⠀ And while scientists are busy proving and busting theories of the harm that sleeping together with your dog brings, dogs all over the world are fighting for their place under the owner’s blanket 🐶👍🏼. ⠀
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Some dog owners think that if they let their dogs lie on their bed or couch, there is no need to make a separate place for them. ⠀ But this is wrong ❌ ⠀ So why do dogs need their own place even when you allow them to spend time on your bed or couch?
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Dogs have learnt to understand us very well. ⠀ But what would they say if they could talk? 🐶 ⠀ These are the 10 things that all dogs would love to tell their owners if they could. ⬇️ ⠀ 😍 “Please, smile more often!” Dogs love it when people they love smile. They can smile
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There are 4 main ways dogs use to communicate with other canines and people: ⠀ ✔️They whine, bark, howl, squeal, grunt and make all kinds of other sounds. Each one of them vary according to the situation – barking, for instance. When our dogs bark with the purpose of attracting attention to themselves or protecting
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Some dog owners get a bit annoyed at times, because their dog tends to smell everything around: every grass blade, every bush, every tree and every seemingly inconspicuous piece of land. ⠀ 🐶So, why do our dogs smell everything and should we allow them to? ⠀ ❗️Dogs cannot live without new experiences, their mental health
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8⃣ Remember that your emotions affect your dog’s mood. If you’re upset or annoyed, it’s better to postpone the training session. ⠀ 9⃣ There are no breeds that are “bad for training”. Make sure to take into consideration your dog’s temperament and the breed’s special qualities. All breeds, including beagles, huskies and others are trainable,
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14 things you must know before you get to training your dog. Part 1. ⠀ 1️⃣ Nurturing and training are different. Training is all about teaching commands, whereas nurturing is about teaching the dog the rules of behavior around people and other dogs. ⠀ 2️⃣ In order for dogs to behave and follow commands, they
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Why do dogs pull on the leash? ⠀ 1️⃣ Unconscious teaching. The dog is pulling – the owner is following. This is how the dog learns to pull. ⠀ 2️⃣ Yanking on the leash. Leash jerks result in the opposite of what you are trying to achieve – the dog starts pulling even more. ⠀
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Does your dog steal from the table or beg for food? 🍖🍔🍗 ⠀ These bad habits usually stem from one and the same problem – once you shared a bit of food from the table with your pup or you haven’t organized your home in a way that wouldn’t let the dog steal a delicious
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If you are choosing between two breeds 🐶 – husky and malamute – think which one is better for you. ⠀ Think why you want these dogs in general. ⠀ So many people only get them because of their beauty. However, these dogs are very special, and not everyone ends up happy after getting them.
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Being on good terms with the owner is an important factor in successful training. ⠀ If your dog is used to you and trusts you, that’s great, but there’s one more thing that matters – your emotional state. ⠀ It might seem that it’s not something that would hinder the training process. But, really, would
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1️⃣ Basenji is a dog that comes from Central Africa and can’t bark. ⠀ 2️⃣ Basenjis shed their fur. It is a total myth that they don’t shed or cause any allergies. ⠀ 3️⃣ Basenjis are real hunters and can make independent decisions. ⠀ 4️⃣ Basenjis are sometimes fearful. They get anxious when they hear
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It’s almost impossible to avoid mistakes in dog training. But knowing them is the best way to eliminate many problems. Here are the most common mistakes dog owners make 👇 ⠀ 1️⃣ Everything is too complicated. It’s very hard to control the process of training and your behavior at the beginning. But here’s a solution:
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Dog owners are often misunderstood and even sometimes become a source of annoyance for others. So, what are these “strange things” that dog parents do that might annoy others? ⠀ 🍀 “They love dogs more than they love people!” There are indeed dog owners who might be a living proof of this, but they’re still
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Some dog owners prefer to walk their dog on a short leash, because it seems “more convenient” to them. ⠀ But let’s be honest, the “convenience” of this habit is highly doubtful. So, why is a short leash bad? ⠀ There are two main reasons for that: ⠀ 1️⃣ If your leash is shorter than
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«Why should I teach my dog self-control?🤔» – dog owners often ask, implying that it’s quite a useless skill. ⠀ However, this statement is far from truth. Self-control (or impulse-control) is actually very useful. ⠀ ❗Self-control is necessary for any dog. ⠀ This skill is based on three main commands: “Sit”, “Stand” and “Down”. ⠀
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Except primary motivation, dogs also have secondary motivation. This is the type of motivation that we specifically train our dogs to have. This is social motivation. ⠀ Social motivation includes: ▫️Praise or scratching (and other pleasant tactile sensations). ⠀ 🐶Why do you need to train your dog to have social motivation? ⠀ Because when we
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Many dog owners are waiting for the moment when their dogs will grow older and get “smarter”. ⠀ Sure, dogs, just like people, experience different things every day, learn new skills and behaviors, interact with their owner and the outside world. ⠀ And a dog will certainly be getting smarter and smarter if its owner
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Unlike cats, who are carnivores 🥩, dogs are considered omnivores with strong carnivorous traits. ⠀ Your dog’s behavior is affected by the amount and the quality of the food you feed it, as well as the way the feeding is organized. ⠀ Dogs can treat their food in different ways. ⠀ There is a notion
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So, how many ways to call your dog are too many? ⠀ There’s a rule that applies to small puppies: while our dogs are still little and only learning their name, we should call them by the same name all the time, so that we don’t confuse them🙈 ⠀ However, so many dog owners will
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How to start training our puppy? What behavior to reward? ⠀ It’s quite simple: 1. Did your puppy approach you? – Great! Call him by the name and give him a treat! ⠀ 2. You stepped away, but your puppy followed you? – Call him by the name and give him a treat! ⠀ 3.
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The rule of 12 is all about the period of socialization for your puppy! ⠀ It goes like this: By 12 weeks of age, a puppy should already be familiar with: 🐶12 different surfaces 🐶12 different people 🐶12 dog breeds 🐶12 types of sounds 🐶12 different rooms/places 🐶12 animal species 🐶12 means of transportation ⠀
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We often want to pet and scratch our dogs when they do something well. ⠀ ❌BUT! You shouldn’t pet your four-legged friend when it is focused and working. ⠀ Even the most tactile-loving pets don’t enjoy being petted during training, when they are working hard, so they’ll even try to avoid your hand that is
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Puppies love playing, chewing and biting everything, exploring the world around them. Including their favorite people. Puppies bite our fingers, jump on our feet – they are exploring the human body using their mouth and teeth, since they don’t have hands. ⠀ And this might seem cute when the puppy is just 2 months old
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When it comes physical activity, it’s important for a dog, regardless of the size, to get at least 2 hours of walking daily. It doesn’t matter if your dog is a little Yorkshire terrier or a strong Irish Wolfhound, a phlegmatic Chow-chow or a choleric terrier. The more time you can spend walking your dog
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▫️Always start with the simplest tasks! ⠀ ▫️This is a game for our dog, and we must encourage freedom and initiative. ⠀ ▫️Start the game with the word “Search” and finish with any word, for example, “Finish”. ⠀ ▫️If your dog doesn’t feel like playing, don’t insist, maybe it’s a bit too difficult, or the
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Dogs are loved around the world. dogs are our faithful companions, they entertain us, and no doubt that they add value to our lives.More than just making us feel better, there is actually evidence that dogs can improve our mental health and wellbeing. Here’s how having a dog helps your mental health. Reduced anxiety Anxiety
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Little fat dog is the newest fad among pet owners and it’s accepted the formulation of low crab Dog Food formulas with fewer calories to weight reduction. It appears like pet owners have discovered a thing or 2 from fitness aspires that have taken body wellness to a entirely new level. Exactly the identical way
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There is no better friend than a goodThere is actually quite a bit of truth in that. This article will give you some great advice on having a dog as your dog. It can cost a lot to take care of money to own a dog.Emergency care for animals can cost thousands of collars, so
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Florida woman, 49, is arrested in ‘one of the worst animal cruelty cases’ after she ‘let her Rottweiler puppy rot to death in a crate inside her home’ Terri Redstone, 49, was arrested and charged with two counts of animal cruelty Rottweiler puppy She was taken into custody on Saturday when police found decomposing puppy The
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