Dog House Times

08/11/2023

Do dogs remember where they bury bones? The way my dog digs holes all over the yard, I wonder if he doesn't just dig for fun.

Do you watch videos of soldiers returning home and their dogs giving them a big welcome? Isn’t it fascinating that dogs cherish the memories of their beloved humans, although years can pass without them seeing each other?

Do dogs remember where they bury bones? The way my dog digs holes all over the yard, I wonder if he doesn’t just dig for fun. Do you watch videos of soldiers returning home and their dogs giving them a big welcome? Isn’t it fascinating that dogs cherish the memories of their beloved humans, alth...

24/12/2022

From all of us at Dog House Times, we'd like to extend a warm Merry Christmas to all this holiday season. May your holiday be filled with the joy and love of the Christmas spirit!

02/02/2022

8 weeks is a bit young to take home from a breeder. But here's a guide for 8-week old puppy care in case you're stuck or happen to have a momma and litter of pups on your hands.

Does your dog need a new leash or collar that is built in the USA and guaranteed for life? Click here for the most incredible leashes, collars and more! An 8 week old puppy can be a lot of work. But with the right guide, it’s not too difficult to take care of them. Here …

29/07/2021

Good points,

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

21/06/2021

In support of Farmer Jer, it may not be dog stuff, but hey, it's pretty cool little path and yard.

A brief walk-through of my organic micro-urban garden. I show you my success with organic parsley, organic h**p, organic garlic chives, organic European oreg...

15/06/2021

07/03/2021

Happy Sunday everyone! Here is the latest from Dog House Times. If you are looking for the perfect , then the German Shorthaired Pointer is the one! https://doghousetimes.com/german-shorthaired-pointer/

The eager to please, German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent all-purpose hunting dog. This medium-sized hunter was developed in Germany.

24/01/2021

What is your favorite dog breed and why?

24/01/2021

Good Morning! Dog House Times has some new reading material for you. https://doghousetimes.com/?p=500945&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=501010. Are slip leads good for training? If you have a new pup and were thinking about this type of training, then you better read this first!

Slip leads can be good for dog training if they are used correctly. Used in correctly and you could harm your do. Read on to find out more.