Their fear should pass within a few days, until then it might help to use a pheromone diffuser to make them feel more at ease. Dogs are big on scent so your dog will be feeling confused and worried about why their friend doesn’t smell familiar. You may need to...Read More
How long does it take for a dog to recover from back surgery?
It takes a minimum of four weeks of rest to allow your pet's bones to heal after surgery. During this time, their spine is more vulnerable than usual, which is why we emphasize the importance of strict rest. After this initial period, we will gradually reintroduce your pet to activity....Read More
What to do when someone's dog jumps on you?
When someone's dog jumps on you, turn your back and only interact with your dog when they have calmed down. Learn what they seek, and only give it to them when calm and not jumping. Avoid interacting with your dog until they have calmed down. Avoid raising your knee to...Read More
Is a dog jumping on you disrespectful?
Dogs will never jump on you or anyone else to show dominance. They are not motivated to dominate other humans. They’re saying hello, one of the most common reasons why dogs jump is to say hello. Dale explains that dogs greet each other and us by saying ‘hi’ face-to-face. Since...Read More
Why does my dog jump on me at the dog park?
She's 1.5 years old. She is very friendly. When I went to the dog park for the first time she ran in and immediately jumped up on someone. It's the dog park, it's okay and expected that sometimes dogs jump up. My daughter knows dogs jump sometimes and we know...Read More
How to stop a friends dog from jumping on you?
If your dog does jump up at you then don’t react at all. You should stay calm, quiet and wait for them to stop. You can then reward them when all four paws are back on the floor. Your dog needs to learn that they won’t gain anything by jumping...Read More
How do you discipline a dog that jumps on you?
If your dog does jump up at you then don’t react at all. You should stay calm, quiet and wait for them to stop. You can then reward them when all four paws are back on the floor. Your dog needs to learn that they won’t gain anything by jumping...Read More
What does it mean if a dog jumps on you?
Your dog is jumping on you and others to get attention. Your dog likes interacting with people, this jumping behavior gets them the human attention they crave. This is not a bad motivation, but it is an annoying dog behavior. Your dog is not jumping on people because they think...Read More
Should dogs be allowed in parks?
Dogs on children's playgrounds represent a major health and injury hazard: Toxocariasis - a rare infection caused by roundworm parasites, most commonly found in cats, dogs and foxes faeces. Children and young adults are usually affected due to contact with contaminated soil or sand within play areas by swallowing the...Read More
What do dogs mean when they jump on you?
Most dogs jump up to get our attention. Your dog is likely to jump up at you when they’re excited to see you. But it could also be an attempt to communicate that they’re worried about something. The action of jumping up can become a channel for excited or nervous...Read More
Why does my dog ignore me around other dogs?
Your dog is in a new spot, dogs can be quick to pick up new skills but slow to transfer them to new scenarios—meaning they don’t always generalize their lessons well. After polishing your recall skills in the controlled environment of a training facility, it’s easy to assume your dog...Read More
How to improve recall around other dogs?
When walking on the leash you should be able to simply use the "No!" command to keep your dog in check. When he is not on a leash, you may need to rely on a strong recall or ‘down’ command to get the job done. The best place to start...Read More
How do I teach my dog to be neutral around other dogs?
Teach them a Watch Me Do this randomly throughout the day. Start where there are no distractions, and your dog isn’t doing something else. Say their name enthusiastically and when they look at you reward them with a high value treat. Once you can do this at home, you can...Read More
Why is my dog not responding to my commands?
Maybe my treat aren't high enough value, or there's too many distractions etc. I had a trainer that told me that every command should be enforced. For example an ignored "sit" command should be followed by a "no" and then either push the dogs butt down, use leash pressure or...Read More
How do you know if my dog doesn't like my other dog?
Dogs do this too, believe it or not. If they have a bad experience with one breed or type of dog, they carry this over to other examples of that breed, or type. So you will very often hear people say “my dog doesn’t like Dalmatians” or “my dog hates...Read More