This AM I wasn’t sure what I would blog about tonight, but on my way back to work at lunchtime I saw a lady carrying her dog. I couldn’t tell for sure while driving but it was either a French Bulldog or a pug. I could see it was a short nose breed dog & […]
Tag: dog-training
125. “Designer” Dog Breeds
It seems like “designer” dog breeds have become a breed, I hear “I have a Golden doodle” like it is a breed & not a cross of a Golden Retriever & a Poodle (meaning it is mix or mutt). Before Poodle crosses were popular there were other breeds that were mixed to come up with […]
#124. Potty Accidents in the Home: Ideas to Help with Dogs or puppies
Whether you have a new puppy or adopted an adult dog, accidents in the home are not fun to deal with. I hope to give you a few ideas & things to think about that I hope will help. Puppies usually don’t come potty trained unless you’re extremely blessed. Some adult dogs that are adopted […]
#118. Purebred or Mixed Breed?
Spring is coming here soon & this is a time a lot of people consider getting a puppy or dog. They are deciding what type of dog they want, then where to get their new dog from. There are a lot of things to consider, & research is so important, & not just emotions. I […]
#114. 17 Tips to Help You with Your New Puppy
In the past year I have known at least 4 people who have gotten puppies, from 10 weeks to 4-5 months old. They have been my inspiration to write this post. I hope these things will help a lot of people with new pups, but some can apply to any new dog in your house. […]
#105. Help, my Dog is Eating Poop
Stool eating is called coprophagia. This is a disgusting habit some dogs have, not all dogs do it all the time & some never do it. Some eat their own dodo & some eat other dogs poop or other animals poop. My current dogs will eat rabbit dodo but no other animals dodo. I have […]
#103. The Pros, Cons & Alternatives to Dog Parks
It seems in the last 10 years more & more dog parks are popping up all over. I thought it would be a good idea to go over some of the pros & cons of them & give you some alternative ideas. Dog parks do not fit all dogs personalities & honestly you have to […]
#101. Understanding Dog Training Methods: (4th in series). Finding The Right Dog Trainer
Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, training is a way to communicate with your dog. The old saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is not true at all. I have taught dogs even seniors new commands or tricks. Dog training teaches you how to communicate with your beloved […]
#100. Understanding Dog training Methods (3rd in series) Negative Reinforcement/Positive Punishment
Negative Reinforcement means removing something a dog dislikes or causes pain (example:pressure on it’s neck) to increase a behavior (example the dog sits to get the pressure to stop). Positive punishment means adding something a dog dislikes (a leash correction or a startling noise) to decrease a behavior. In the US where I live dog […]
#99. Understanding Dog Training Methods #2 in Series (Positive Reinforcement)
Dog training is a way to communicate with another species. Just as we learn to understand a dog’s body language, so can a dog learn to understand the signals we give. We speak different languages than dogs, so please remember it takes time to learn each other’s language. Dogs mostly speak with body signals & […]
Echoing Great Pet Care 