Probably the most common reason people get dogs is for companionship, and they do make great companions. They’re always there for you. They give you unconditional love. They endlessly listen to your problems. They seem to make everything better for you, and you assume you’re making everything better for them. But that is likely not the case. Though your pampered …
Puppy Socialization: The Key to Raising a Well-Adjusted Dog
Puppy socialization – exposing a puppy to everything in the environment they’re likely to encounter during their lifetime – is the most important thing you can do to help your puppy grow into a calm, happy, well-adjusted adult. Because lack of socialization can turn your curious, excited puppy into a fearful, anxious adult dog. However, results in behavior problems that …
Dog Socialization – Acceptance of Coexisting
Hearing that your dog may not be the typical dog that goes to the dog park to run and play with other dogs can be hard. It can make you feel like you have let them down. However, a lot of dog’s just aren’t comfortable with being social butterflies. Working With Uncomfortable Dog’s Working with dog’s that are uncomfortable or …
The 10 Commandments Of Potty Training
Potty training a dog or a puppy can become very frustrating when it is not going well. We have put together what we call The Ten Commandments of potty training to help anyone who may be struggling. This is a layered process and will help set both you and your dog up for success! 1. SCHEDULE– Puppies and dog’s are …
What fear and anxiety look like in a dog
Not Addressing Fear/Anxiety Issues There are a lot of behavioral problems that can stem from fear. When fear and anxiety aren’t addressed they are often overlooked because we often feel bad for our dog and unknowingly encourage that state of mind instead of helping the through it. Tail tucking Ears pinned back Hair raised on center of back Cowering or …