Lifesavers
Lifesavers No, not the candy. Lifesavers for dogs. What things are so important for a dog to learn that they could literally save their life? Socialization A lot of people think this just means playing with other dogs. That’s a small ...
Author: Julie Humiston
Puppy Shopping List
Puppy Shopping List Puppy food (preferably what puppy was eating before, then switch brands slowly if you want to, variety is a good idea if it doesn’t upset puppy’s stomach) Treats for training (small, soft, easy to break up into tiny ...
Car rides not fun?
Car rides not fun? Does your dog get car sick and/or scared when he rides in the car? Many dogs do. One study showed 21% of dog owners report this issue. Many puppies get car sick because their inner ear, which helps with balance, is ...
Leadership or Dominance?
Leadership or Dominance? Now that scientists are actually studying canines, we know that dogs are not pack animals like wolves, as was once believed and do not form linear dominance hierarchies amongst themselves. Even our knowledge ...
Fido Meets Fluffy: Introducing dogs and cats
First make good choices • Kittens and puppies usually meet and adjust to other species more easily than adult cats and dogs. Animals socialized to other species when they are young are much more likely to be friendly to them as adults. ...
Why Positive Reinforcement?
There are two main ways to train dogs: either with aversives (usually called punishment) or with rewards (positive reinforcement). Either way can work. Why should you choose positive reinforcement? The key to training dogs is to know ...