If you think you might suffer from pet obsession, this scale can help you determine how much pet fever you suffer from. If you don’t affectionately greet your pet at least once a day, give it treats, or pet it, this is where you belong. If any comment about your...Read More
How do I correct that my clingy dog follows me everywhere?
If you’re flattered by this affection, and reward your dog for being clingy, you’re sending them a message that the behavior is welcome. Because dogs respond to their owners’ behavior, it’s important to examine your relationship. For example, if your dog sleeps in your bed, you might be creating a...Read More
What is lotus syndrome in dogs?
Some owners report cases of cryptorchidism, umbilical hernia, and lotus syndrome, plus deafness and cataracts in old age.
Silken Windhounds typically live into their middle to late teens.
Bone and joint ailments like hip dysplasia and bloat are rare.
Some individual Silken Windhounds are sensitive to ivermectin and related drugs....Read More
How to teach pivot to dogs?
A classic exercise in obedience training is to teach the dog to pivot (rear end control) and we also use it to get the dog into position for our gun dog heelwork. If you have been into horse riding you will recognize the term pivot – it’s basically the dog...Read More
What is the 333 method for dogs?
The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for transitioning a rescue dog into its new home and helping it to settle in. It suggests that the first three days should be used for adjusting to its new surroundings, the next three weeks for training and bonding, and the first three months...Read More
Do dogs thrive on predictability?
Dogs are creatures of habit. Dogs thrive on predictability. When they don’t know what to expect from their day, they can become anxious, restless, or even develop destructive behaviors. A consistent routine provides structure, helping to reduce anxiety by giving your dog a sense of control and security. When your...Read More
What is the most important key to successful dog management?
Management refers to preventing a dog from rehearsing problem behaviours by making it difficult or impossible for them to occur. This is often achieved by adjusting the environment or human behaviour. Management alone does not teach a dog a new behaviour, but it can be essential for setting up a...Read More
What is a prediction error in dog training?
When a situation produces a good outcome, enough times, we learn to predict a reward. This leads us to repeat the situation to obtain that reward. This is reward prediction, the error part describes whether the reward is better, the same, or worse than expected. If the outcome is worse...Read More
What is the best design for a dog park?
Location is the first and most important consideration to take into account when planning a dog park. Ideally, you want to identify an area situated off to the side and preferably towards the back of the community. Likewise, the proposed park should be easily accessible to all residents. Every dog...Read More
Are dogs really unpredictable?
Most dog behaviors, and most dogs, are predictable. With a predictable dog, you can guess pretty accurately what a dog is going to do in a given circumstance. And if the dog is presented with that same circumstance, the probability is very high that the dog will do exactly the...Read More
What are the three P's of dog training?
The three P's of dog training are patience, persistence, and positivity.
Patience is needed to allow your furry friend to learn at their own pace.
Persistence is necessary to keep working on training over time.
Positivity involves using reward-based techniques to motivate and encourage your pup to learn and grow.Read More
How to make a dog walking business successful?
It's purely customer service, which is where I shine. I live outside of Nashville, Tennessee & feel like this would be a much wanted service.Read More
How to stop a dog barking at other dogs when playing?
Whether your dog is afraid of others and cowers away, or gets too excited which causes fear, improvements can be made to improve their behaviour and mental wellbeing. Always consider the emotional state of your canine companion when out and about. He or she can only learn if they are...Read More
Why does my dog bark at my other dogs when they play?
Many dogs are anxious about interactions with others as they didn’t get appropriate social experiences. Another reason might be that they are highly sociable and enjoy playing with dogs, so if they’re on a lead and spot another dog, this causes over-excitement, resulting in frustration which is expressed as barking....Read More
How do you discipline a dog that barks at other dogs?
Rather than scolding your dog for barking and escalating the situation, reward them for behaving properly. When your pup stays calm during an interaction, give them some high-value treats. One of the easiest ways to stop a barking fit before it starts is to use distraction techniques. Bring a tug...Read More