Whether you are walking your dog or cat, needing a tie out, training or wanting to explore with your dog, you need a leash unless you’re on your property or in an area where dogs are allowed off leash. I have a variety of leashes in a variety of lengths depending on where I’m going […]
Tag: dog-training
#45. If I Were a Dog How Would I want to be Trained?
There are different philosophies out there about the best way to teach a dog. Sadly in the US there are no requirements to become a dog trainer & train dogs. You don’t have to go to school to learn, some pet stores only require you to take one basic training class with your dog & […]
#42. Bite Inhibition in Puppies, Kittens & Adolescent dogs
Bite Inhibition definition: A Carnivores ability to control the force of bites especially in social situations. When puppies or kittens play with their siblings & the offender bites a sibling with their sharp needle like teeth the sibling yelps & stops playing. This teaches the offender to play more gently. Sadly some puppies or kittens […]
#35. 15 Benefits of Walking Your Dog
The weather here is warming up, so many people are getting out more & walking your dog which is a great thing to do. In this post I will cover 15 potential benefits I discovered when walking your dog. You may be able to come up with another reason to walk your dog as well. […]
32. Harnesses: Find the Right Fit
If you prefer to use a harness over a regular flat collar, there are a variety of harnesses out there you could use for your dog or cat. Finding the right fit is one of the most important things. The reason I like harnesses is because I don’t want the pressure on my dogs neck, […]
#26. The Martingale Collar: A Safer Alternative
I wasn’t sure today what my blog post was going to be until I was on my way home. I get inspiration from questions people ask, an idea comes to my mind or maybe something I see, which was the case tonight. On my way home I saw a lady walking her younger Pit-bull & […]
6. Why every pet should be crate/carrier trained
You may not plan to use a crate on a regular basis or at all which is your decision, but there are many reasons why your pet should be taught/trained to be comfortable in crate or a carrier for caged pets. There are a variety of crate/carriers on the market, sold used & new on […]
Echoing Great Pet Care 