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My Dog Keeps Howling at Night: What to Do?
If you want to put a stop to the howling, you first need to understand that there are many reasons for it, then address the needs behind those reasons
There are numerous dog stress signals and causes, which we covered in Part 1 of this dog stress series. Now, let’s look at ways to deal with it.
Dog Stress Part 2: Addressing Your Dog’s Stress Symptoms
Some people believe that dogs have nothing to stress about. After all, if they’re living in a good home such as yours, what could they possibly worry about? However, dogs experience a wide range of emotions, just like we do. They learn from their environment, and sometimes their past environments have taught them to fear.
There are numerous dog stress signals and causes, which we covered in Part 1 of this dog stress series. Now, let’s look at ways to deal with it.
Teaching Your Dog How to Play “Go Fetch!”
When it’s taught the right way, even some of the more reluctant dogs can learn to enjoy it. You just need some time and patience. Oh, and treats! Here are some tips on how to teach your dog to play “go fetch!”.
Play Biting in Dogs
As natural as it may be, play biting or mouthing can be annoying, and if the dog bites hard, it can cause pain. Pet parents want to know how to put an end to the behavior. Here we have some tips on how to stop play biting in puppies and adult dogs.
Puppy Teething Part 1: What Are the Main Puppy Teething Stages?
Are you wondering how to help puppy teething? Know what to expect from the stages of teething. Understand why your puppy is chewing everything in your house, and provide safe puppy teething toys. Here’s a brief overview of a teething timeline and how you can help along the way.
Is Your Dog Whining All the Time?
If you’ve had a dog for any length of time, you know they can sometimes lapse into a bout of dog whining. Some keep the whine going for a very long time. After a while, it grates your nerves and starts sounding like a toddler yelling nonstop.
Dog Stress Part 1: How Do We Recognize Dog Stress Symptoms?
A dog’s emotions are not that different from our own. They experience happiness, mourn losses, and can be angry or scared. They can love. And they can be stressed or anxious. As a pet parent, it’s essential to be aware that dogs do experience stress. You can spot those signs of stress. You just have to watch and listen.
Let’s Discuss How to Crate Train a Puppy!
Why crate train a puppy? If you’re crate training a puppy well, and you’re forming associations between the crate and good things, your puppy will make those connections and enjoy crate time throughout their life.
Are All Dogs Natural Swimmers? Teaching Your Dog How to Swim
Some dogs love the water. Others not so much. All dogs can learn to swim, assuming they’re healthy enough to do so. Some, though, need a little extra help. If your lifestyle takes you to places where there are large bodies of water, and you want your dog there with you, they need to learn how to swim.