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17/03/2020

How do you socialize adult dogs? Do you go to dog training classes or is there more? Let's talk about how to socialize a dog, especially if that dog in question is an adult dog.

So, you’ve adopted an older dog … and he has little to no social skills. How do you socialize adult dogs? Do you go to dog training classes or is there more? Let's talk about how to socialize a dog, especially if that dog in question is an adult dog.

10/03/2020

😆 Who wins in your house?

10/03/2020

Can pets get this new coronavirus? If so, can they give it to us? And can they get it from us? Let’s look at what we know and, just as importantly, what we don’t..

Can cats and dogs get the new coronavirus? Can they spread it to people? Can we give the virus to our pets?

02/03/2020

02/03/2020

For those that were wondering why...

Dogs love to munch away on that green stuff in your yard, and some even make it part of their daily routine. But why exactly do dogs eat grass?

02/03/2020

Raising them right :)

27/02/2020

Besides good nutrition and health checks, dog socialization is key to the overall wellness and health of dogs...

What things are necessary to provide a healthy life for your dog? Most owners would answer nutrition, regular vaccinations, parasite control, and regular veterinary exams. Few, if any, would answer socialization. But socialization is a key to the overall wellness and health of dogs.

25/02/2020

LOL! The look on that dog's face....

24/02/2020

Positive thinking! This is what counts 😄

21/02/2020

😆

12/02/2020

Whether you use only positive reinforcement or more dominance-based techniques, arguments will always break out which is better....these days, at least one person hopes to silence those barks and says it doesn’t have to be so black or white.

WebMD talks to dog trainers about the positive reinforcement and "alpha dog" methods of dog training.

12/02/2020

Yes it is 😊

05/02/2020

What really happens behind the scenes...how funny?

05/02/2020

Hehe

02/02/2020

LOL! who can relate to this?

02/02/2020

LOVE this!

20/01/2020

Hehe!

20/01/2020

Lol! Careful what you wish for 😄😄

09/01/2020

This is cute!

Mochi is a vibrant French bull dog. The dog has a sweet face and loves it’s owner. One day while they were playing outside, the dog found a monarch butterfly. It intently watched the butterfly, learning more about it and was gentle around the butterfly. The dog’s owner watched in amazement as th...

09/01/2020

Wow!

Anyone who likes to take photos of their pets knows that it can be tough to get them to strike the right pose when you bring out the camera. Getting one cat or dog to pose for the perfect photo is nearly impossible at times, but one pet owner managed to get all 17 of […]

08/01/2020

😆😆😆

06/01/2020

Ways to improve your dogs life...

From keeping our dogs mentally stimulated to being consistent with rules, here's 5 simple ways to improve your dogs life.

06/01/2020

Why do dogs howl? ....and here it is 🙂

None of my dogs before Laika were big howlers. In fact I never heard my previous dogs howl. They had a wide variety of barks and whines, but howling itself wasn't part of their everyday

04/01/2020

Haha

04/01/2020

For those who are experiencing hot climates, here are some tips for keeping your pet cool!

When you're hot, your dog is just as hot. Here are some great tips on how to cool the pup down!

04/01/2020

Popular dog training techniques...

There are so many popular dog training methods out there that it can be frustrating to find out which is best for you. If you're confused, you're not alone.

02/01/2020

Dog obedience training tips...

02/01/2020

Hehe...dog's revenge? 😃

02/01/2020

Too cute

The center has a series of games and exercises planned for their pups in order to improve their obedience and sociability. However, all of these activities exhaust the little critters and every now and then they need to recharge their batteries. Which means nap time!

01/01/2020

No surprise here...

For one, canines shun people who are mean to their owners, a new study says.

01/01/2020

This should make sense right? 🙂

01/01/2020

Dogs naturally want to please and play with people, especially the people who love them, here's how to use that to train your dog.

Animal behaviorist John Bradshaw has spent much of his career debunking bad advice given to dog owners. His new book Dog Sense details what pet owners should expect from their dogs — and what their dogs should expect in return from their owners.

01/01/2020

This definitely helps with training your furry friend...

Teaching your dog to look on command can help to make novel situations more predictable and gives your dog a way to focus and avoid overreacting to something that might be scary or stressful.

01/01/2020

That's about right!

01/01/2020

Too funny! 😆😆

01/01/2020

This is super important...puppy socialising

Learn the dos and don'ts of socialising your puppy including safety, handling, meeting people and other dogs and puppy training classes.