There are dogs in the world that are poorly socialized and aggressive. As a result, they are likely to bite. A muzzle is a device that provides a barrier surrounding a dog’s mouth so that they cannot latch on to or pick up anything. Today, we’ll look at the purposes of using a muzzle, types, and training your dog to wear one.
A dog’s sense of hearing is much stronger than our own. For some dogs, certain sounds can be so intense that they are physically painful. A dog with noise phobia or anxiety will act as though the noise source is about to attack them.
It’s hard to tell if dogs are pregnant during the early stages. They may have symptoms that seem wrong, but they are perfectly normal during pregnancy. Physical signs of a dog’s pregnancy will be obvious and naturally, her behavior will also change during pregnancy.
Giving a dog as a gift takes decisions away from the recipient, which can end with a dog heading back to a shelter. So let’s take a closer look at some of those decisions and alternatives that keep the gift-giving aspect without risking a bad match between a dog and the potential pet parent.
In the right circumstances, chasing is a fun activity for your dog. Chasing toys in the backyard is a great way to play with them. But in other circumstances, it can lead to trouble. It’s not good for them to harass your cat or the local wildlife. Chasing kids on skateboards or bikes can get someone hurt, and chasing cars is downright dangerous.
You won’t rid your dog of their natural prey drive, but you can control how they express that instinct in a way that keeps everyone safe and your dog satisfied.
At K9 Basics, we also offer dog grooming services in addition to our training. There are advantages to having both services under one roof. With us, your dog will be well-behaved and squeaky clean!
At K9 Basics, we also offer dog grooming services in addition to our training. There are advantages to having both services under one roof. With us, your dog will be well-behaved and squeaky clean!
For centuries, humans have known that dogs possess an extraordinary sense of smell way beyond their own olfactory capabilities. As a result, we’ve put that skill to use in a variety of beneficial ways, such as finding missing people and detecting illegal drugs. However, can that enhanced, highly sensitive smell detect human pregnancy? Well, there is little solid scientific evidence that proves they can. But a lot of anecdotal evidence, alongside well-established experience with dogs detecting other physical conditions, says yes!
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!
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!