How to Teach Your Dog to ''Come'' When You Call Him
June 2, 2009
Have you ever wondered why your dog comes when you say “cookie,” “walk,” or “dinner,” but won’t come when you say “come?” It’s all about what happens when he gets there. If you only teach your dog one thing, coming when called is your best choice. The good news: it’s not hard to do!
Reward Your Pet with ''Zero-Calorie'' Treats
June 2, 2009
Teach Your Dog to ''High-Five''
June 2, 2009
The "high-five" is a simple and popular trick to teach your dog that is fun to show off to friends.
To teach your dog to "high-five," you are going to use a process called "shaping." Think of shaping as molding your dog’s behavior from how he currently responds to a cue to how you would like him …Read more »
How to Teach Your Dog to ''Drop It''
June 2, 2009
Tips to Curb Your Dog's Barking Habit
June 2, 2009
Dogs bark for a reason. Knowing why they are barking, or more specifically how dogs communicate through barking, is the first step to stopping their inappropriate barking. The three big reasons a dog barks are: attention, excitement and alarm.
Teach Your Dog to ''Salute''
April 24, 2009
Teaching your dog to “salute” is a fun and cute trick to show off, especially during patriotic holidays and events.
Ways to Entertain Your Dog While You're Entertaining Guests
April 24, 2009
Lots of visitors to your home can mean noises, crowds, and smells that can be stressful to your pets. Whether you’re gathering outdoors or in the living room, you’re allowing strangers into your pet’s valuable real estate. You can head off potential problems by respecting his perspective and giving him some space of his own. Here …Read more »
Separation Anxiety: How You Can Prevent It
April 24, 2009
Separation anxiety in pets is caused by the stress and fear of being left alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize the stress your pet experiences when you leave home. Learn how to spot separation anxiety symptoms and what you can do if your pet experiences it.
Common symptoms of separation anxiety:
Tips to Prevent Unnecessary and Unfortunate Dog Bites
April 24, 2009
All dogs can bite. Even if you think, “Not my dog!” it could happen.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites. Of those, more than half are children. There are campaigns like National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which occurs the third week of May, that help raise awareness …Read more »
Getting Your Dog to Chase a Flying Disk
April 24, 2009
Come Into My Kitchen.Your dog will dig his disk if you put his food in it. Take the platter away when he's finished eating so that it doesn't become a chew toy. Wash with dish soap and warm water after use as a feeding …Read more »
