While dog play is FUN (what more reason do you need??), think of the practical benefits too. Your dog should play every day – for stress relief, for exercise, and for brain stimulation.
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Introducing a New Dog Friend
Do you have friends who have dogs? Yes, of course.. because you both love dogs. Have your dogs meet each other and you will open doors for fun times ahead.
Thunderstorms – End the Mystique
Is your dog scared of thunder? Maybe she needs to see the storm… smell it… feel it. And all with your protection. See this quick video for a better idea.
Control Yourself, Control Your Dog
Often times when dogs feel uneasy, there is an uneasy human around. Focus on good energy for yourself, and the dogs will follow.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation #5: Reaction to Another Dog
Dealing with another dog pleasantly is one of the single most natural skills a dog is born with. So… one of the CGC tests – Test 8: Reaction to another dog – assesses the dog’s ability to act normal when another dog’s around. Too often, due to living in “our world” with a limited social life, some dogs behave unpleasantly when they see another dog.
Home Alone, Part 3: Training the Human
How you feel and act when you leave the house and when you come back will affect how your dog behaves. Dogs are highly sensitive to our feelings. So this post is about training yourself to help your dog be comfortable while home alone.
