Offer your dog a tasty treat and encourage them to 'take it' in an upbeat, friendly voice. Hold a treat in your hand with your fist closed around it. Your dog will likely try to nudge and lick your hand to get the treat out - don't respond to any...Read More
What to do if an aggressive dog follows you?
Stop moving, the last thing you want to do is run away, this will only trigger the dog’s instinct to chase you. Keep arms loose at sides, don’t flail your arms about. Speak in calm tones, you could try speaking calmly, yet firmly to the dog, telling it “go home,”...Read More
Can I leave my dog for 7 hours as a one-off?
Adult dogs are generally okay on their own for 4-6 hours a day. But, many dogs are good at adapting to being alone for 8-9 hours while you are at work if they are provided with enough space to comfortably move around. Once a dog can handle being alone for...Read More
How to stop a dog from following you everywhere?
If your dog follows you, they often want to be around you or are curious. They love you, dogs are known for forming strong bonds with their human caregivers. If your dog sees you as their favourite person, they will naturally want to be by your side as much as...Read More
How to train your dog to not care about other dogs?
Dog owners can use positive body language and treats to teach a dog how to sit and stay when called and to obey you when around other dogs. You can train a dog to ignore other dogs by following these steps: 1. Prepare the right equipment. Plan to bring along...Read More
How to train a dog to focus?
Teaching your dog to focus on you builds trust and aids communication, and better communication leads to positive behaviors and benefits for you and your dog. One of the first things dog guardians should teach their dog is the dog’s name, and it’s usually so they can get their dog's...Read More
What do 56% of dog owners allow their dogs to do?
According to a new survey, 56% of dog owners allow their pooch to do this.
According to a new survey, 56% of dog owners allow their pooch to do this.
Answer– Lick their FaceRead More
How do I train my ADHD dog?
Forming any kind of stable routine is very hard to do for a dog when it's near impossible for myself. Motivation to work on the more tedious things like leash training and separation anxiety drills is also a challenge. Remembering to do any training at all is difficult, but it's...Read More
What are the different types of play per age?
Unoccupied Play occurs from 0-3 Months, at this stage Baby is just making a lot of movements with their arms, legs, hands, feet, etc.
They are learning about and discovering how their body moves.
Solitary Play occurs from 0-2 Years, this is the stage when a child plays alone, they...Read More
How does play change with age?
All of the stages of play involve exploring, being creative, and having fun. Each stage should begin around: Unoccupied play: 0-3 months, Solitary play: 0-2 years, Onlooker play: 2 years, Parallel play: 2+ years, Associative play: 3-4 years, Cooperative play: 4+ years. Unoccupied play (Birth-3 months): Makes a lot of...Read More
What are the different types of play as per Piaget?
Unoccupied Play: Random movements without specific intentions.
Solitary Play: Independent exploration and learning.
Onlooker Play: Observation of others playing, crucial for understanding social interactions.
Parallel Play: Playing alongside others without direct interaction.
Associative and Cooperative Play: Engaging directly with peers, foundational for teamwork skills.
Sensorimotor Stage is not a type...Read More
What are different styles of play?
How you want your team to build attacks and defend are key considerations when choosing a style of play. How should they react when they win or lose the ball is another important factor. What roles and responsibilities are there for each position also needs to be thought about. You...Read More
What are the 8 categories of play?
The 8 Play Personalities are all about different ways people enjoy play.
1) The Director is the person who might enjoy planning the team outing even more than the outing itself.
They are detail-oriented, list-making, box-checking dynamos who love to plan.
2) The Artist / Creator is someone who plays...Read More
What type of play is most typical for 2 and 3 year olds?
Between 2 and 3, toddlers will use their growing thinking skills to play pretend. Typically, between 2 and 3, toddlers will use their growing thinking skills for pretend play. With props, like a doll and toy bottle, they will act out steps of a familiar routine — feeding, rocking, and...Read More
How has play evolved over time?
Children at the present time have to learn many activities such as ballet, piano and painting at an early age; they might also have to learn different languages other than their native language. Parents want their children to have a bright future; therefore, they focus on academic success. Most parents...Read More