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Sparky is a lazy boy but when his dad Silvio Siamo decided to workout during the quarantine in Italy, he chose the teamwork and joined his dad! This cute 5-year-old mini bull terrier was always too lazy to keep walking or playing. So, this is a big transformation! Conscientious Objector View this post on …
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Tully is a bearded collie that came to the house after he finished his agility run in an amazing fall over his owner Colin Skeaping. When he is not in the agility course, he is an amazing actor and “stunt dog” via GIPHY Fortunately, Colin is not a normal dog owner. Colin works as a stuntman …
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Humans have the ability to express how much they love their dogs and to show them affection. They use belly rubs, treats, or they even cuddle them on the sofa. We all know that these things are the nonverbal “I love you” we say to our dogs. So, ever thought how they say “I love …
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You may think you are living with a dog who has a great memory. Though, the dog who had obedience training sessions remembers commands and signals. You may have noticed that your dog has a good memory, e.g. they know which fences in the park are the most fun to bark at, or what is …
Does a Dog’s Memory Function The Same Way As a Human’s? Read More »
1. You know he or she is patient and calm Boxers are impulsive, devastating, messy, lovely, furry monsters, it requires a great amount of flexibility to manage to handle one of them. When you be in a relationship with someone who owns a Boxer, you know that they can be patient when something very unexpected …
As a dog lover, you are totally sure that having a dog can bring your life happiness and change it completely. There is no one who can wake up in a bad mood when the first thing they see is a happy smiling face and a wagging tail. If you don’t have a dog, or …
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Researchers at Emory University came up with the sweetest results when they decided to scan dogs’ brains. Dogs -as we all know- love their owners a lot, but they also see their human parter as their family and they want to get emotional support more than they do with other dogs. The scans showed that …
Your Golden Retriever Loves You More Than You Can Ever Imagined, Scientists Proved Read More »
1-The Athlete The German Shepherds are natural athletes. They somehow demand exercise. Yet, it is mistaken that German requires a lot of open areas. Enough exercise can be done in a small area or with daily walks. However, keep in mind, that because of their strength, they should not be left alone in the care …
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How can I NOT be the happiest waking up to a smiley puppy face and wagging tail? For those of you who don’t have a dog friend yet, or who are planning on gathering one to your family, you’ll be happy to hear that there are scientifically confirmed that there are benefits that dogs bring …
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Is your fabulous dog just quite too excited? Does he always want more play and exercise than he’s presently getting, yet you don’t know what to do exactly? Probably, even the most dedicated dog owners usually say that they would like just a bit more relaxed at the end of the day. So, we want …
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. ⠀ …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
How can you teach your dog to communicate politely with other dogs? Read More »
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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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 …
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 …
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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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 🐶👍🏼. ⠀ …
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? …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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: …
«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”. ⠀ …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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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 …
