Choose the right time of day: Plan your first trip during the week, if possible, when the park isn't as busy. Most people usually take their dogs to the dog park on evenings and weekends.Read More
How often do dogs need to go for walks?
Puppies need less ‘formal’ exercise than fully grown dogs. Taking them for long walks while they’re young can overtire them. You’ll know your dog best, and the amount of exercise a dog can manage will vary between breeds and dogs, but a good rule of thumb is a ratio of...Read More
What is the 10-10-10 rule for puppies?
Puppies need to toilet regularly and should be taken outside: When they wake up, Before bed, After every meal, After playtime or exercise, After any excitement, for example visitors to the home, Before you leave them and when you come back, Then every 45 minutes to an hour, depending on...Read More
Do dogs like to go to the park?
Dog owners and their best buddies tend to love dog parks. They can be terrific places for dogs to socialize, from learning how to be part of a pack to learning doggie social graces. Dog parks are also great places for exercise. To ensure that your trip to the dog...Read More
How to reintroduce dogs after a bad fight?
Do: After the fight has been broken up you should immediately get both dogs to lay down and become calm where the fight happened. If it takes 3o minutes, so be it.
Do: Once they are calm and tired you are going to let them back together.
Do: Once the...Read More
How long does it take a dog to recover from trauma?
Negative punishment involves removing something of value as a consequence of bad behavior. An example of negative punishment in Hercules’s example would be for his owners to walk away and ignore him when he playbites. By doing so, they have taken a much desired resource away from him. With consistency,...Read More
Can dogs be traumatized after a fight?
Dogs are highly sensitive to their environments and can often pick up on the stress levels of their humans. When humans argue, it can often be loud and emotional, and dogs are very attuned to these types of cues and can become stressed as a result. Dogs who live in...Read More
What not to do after a dog fight?
Do not panic. When we panic, our emotions run high and we do not think straight. It does not help the situation. Separate the dogs and give them and yourself a break to calm down after any aggressive altercation.
Do not use punishment. Using punishment as a training strategy with...Read More
How to recover a dog from trauma?
To help your dog recover from trauma, it’s good practice to maintain a safe space for your dog. It’s somewhere for them to hide, somewhere they won’t be prodded, and somewhere they have access to food and familiar-smelling toys. A safe space can help dogs suffering from all kinds of...Read More
What are the symptoms of PTSD in dogs?
Anxiety, Hyper-Vigilant, Acute Fear Response - Flight, Terrified Of Everything. Every sound, shadow, sudden movement, car door slamming, car alarm, trees rustling, empty blue bin on the sidewalk, trains, motorcycles, lawnmowers, anything and everything has the potential to be a threat. He is in constant flight mode. His gait is...Read More
How to stop negative behavior in dogs?
Force-free trainers will make use of negative punishment, which means removing something the dog likes, to teach the dog that their behavior can make good things go away. Figure out EXACTLY what it is you don’t like about what your dog is doing. Figure out EXACTLY what it is you’d...Read More
What punishment do dogs hate the most?
The other side of the double edge problem with punishment is that there is always fallout with any form of punishment–even something as benign as a time out. The more punishment you use in your training the more anxiety you create for the dog. You won’t always know where or...Read More
Should I bring toys to dog park?
Limit toys and treats, but not water. Don't pack the entire toy box or pantry for a park excursion. It's OK to give your dog a treat but brandishing lots of toys and treats may create conflict with other park patrons.Read More
How do you entertain a busy dog?
Interactive toys give your dog a chance to use their natural hunting instinct, as well as have bonding time with their owners and keep their minds working well. As we’re now back to being restricted to one lot of daily exercise, your dog might not be getting as much stimulation...Read More