Owners can unintentionally reinforce resource guarding by responding to it inappropriately or failing to recognize the warning signs before it’s too late. Resource guarding can be a scary and frustrating experience – thankfully, there are several ways you can safely handle and prevent it.
Jumping is also one of the main reasons people surrender their dogs to the animal shelter, citing overexcitability. While fun for dogs, jumping is a big problem for people. It can lead to serious injuries, ripped and muddy clothes, angry guests, and more. Here are three steps to help you solve this problem by using positive reinforcement!
Before you can begin to address your dog’s barking issues, you first need to understand what is driving the behavior. In most cases, barking is driven by simple boredom or the desire to get you to pay attention. But other factors can also cause your dog to bark.
Even when we are without prejudices, we can still have mistaken expectations that can do us (and our new furry addition) more harm than good. Here’s a closer look at seven important things you should be aware of before adopting a shelter dog if you want to give them a joyful and safe life.
If left to his own devices, your puppy will get himslef into trouble, fast – one moment he’ll be chewing your favorite shoes, the next there’ll be a mess on the carpet. No matter how adorable they are, your pup will need a lot of training before he understands the rules of his new home – and one of the best ways to do this is by using a crate.
As a responsible pet parent, it’s your duty to ensure they gain all the skills they need during this critical stage of social development. If you socialize your puppy correctly, you’ll help them to grow into a happy and confident dog who can enjoy life to the fullest!
