If your dog ever gets lost, don’t lose hope! There are a lot of effective ways for you to find a lost dog. And after you find them, there are things you can do to prevent such a nightmare from ever occurring again!
Dog Boredom: How to Keep a Bored Dog Occupied!
A bored dog is an unhappy dog who can become stressed out (e.g., due to separation anxiety) and even destructive (e.g., excessive chewing). Dogs are intelligent beings and need things to focus on, just like we do. Moreover, they are pack animals — they are not meant to spend long stretches of time alone with nothing to do. So it’s up to you, as a dog parent, to ensure your dog has the mental and physical stimulation to keep themselves interested, engaged, and busy. And fortunately, there’s no shortage of activities to prevent boredom in dogs!
Why Do Dogs Like Playing Tug-of-War?
Many dogs is an avid tug-of-war fan. But why is this so appealing to dogs? It sure looks like they are fighting over a limited resource, when it’s actually quite the opposite. It seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Let’s explore this little game and see if we can make some sense of it!
Why is My Dog Scared of Strangers?
There are many reasons why a dog may fear strangers. If you want to help your dog overcome their fear, it helps to know your dog’s reasons so you can address them directly. However, you can still improve the uncomfortable situation without those details. Let’s take a closer look at why dogs fear strangers and what you can do about it.
How to Train a Doberman Pinscher
This dog is no couch potato. A Doberman needs plenty to do to be a happy, healthy dog. The key to ensuring that your Doberman fits whatever role you have for them — family pet, police dog, etc. — is proper training, starting with a young puppy.
Littermate Syndrome | K9 Basics
Your puppies may have littermate syndrome, a strong bond where they cannot focus on anything but each other. Not even you. Here we will take a look at littermate syndrome — what it is, what it looks like, and what can be done about it.
Can I Change a Dog’s Name After Adoption?
So what can you do if the shelter dog you bring home from the shelter comes with a name that, to you, just doesn’t fit? Maybe it sounds bad, is associated with something unpleasant, is just plain inappropriate, or happens to be the same name as your second child. Maybe it’s your name! Can you change your dog’s name? Yes, you can change it to whatever you want. You’ll just need a little training to help the new dog make the connection.
How to Prevent Resource Guarding in Dogs
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what resource guarding is and what it looks like. Here we will talk about what can be done to prevent or stop this potentially dangerous behavior.
My Dog Refuses to Walk: What to Do?
It’s a beautiful day, and you want to take the dog out for a brisk walk around the neighborhood. But as you reach the sidewalk, the dog slams on their brakes and refuses to move. You encourage them with words — nothing happens. You pull forward — the dog pulls back. You don’t want to drag them along the concrete, so what can you do?
I Have a Loud Barking Dog: What to Do?
Each vocal communication contains variations, plus ranges of pitch, intensity, and body language. In all, dogs have a sizable nonverbal vocabulary.