Category:Behavior & Training

Walking is not the only way to exercise your dog. There are other means which are getting popular these days, such as scootering. Walking your dog is fine, however dogs will always be dogs and they can tire you a lot when they become playful during the walk and get loose from your hand. Many …
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Understanding canine body language can offer insight into a dog’s emotional state. Some physical signals are obvious, some subtle, and some, misunderstood. A wagging tail does not always indicate a friendly dog. That a wagging tail means a dog is happy or friendly has long been one of the biggest misconceptions among the dog-owning public. …
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In the American Kennel Club, dachshunds remain among the top breed choices. That’s no wonder because this breed surely is adorable so that bringing it home will be the first thing in mind. However, just like taking care of other pets, raising and training a dachshund puppy should be done properly. Your responsibility to a …
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Urine marking can bring anger to a pet guardian faster than almost any other cat behavior. While you are trying to stop this behavior, keep in mind your cat is doing something that comes very natural to him or her. Your cat is not marking out of spite, anger, or to cause you stress. They …
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Having a dog that marks in the house is a real hassle. Not only is it annoying and embarrassing, but it is also a symptom of deeper communication problems between owner and dog. Fixing a dog that marks in the house is a very simple concept to understand. The application, however, can be a bit …
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It’s a fact, dogs like to chew.  They will chew on almost anything at any time.  Needless to say, this is not a favorable behavioral characteristic when it is coupled with the furniture or shoes.  However, dogs’ tendency to chew can actually be harmful to them, even fatal, if the chewing occurs on electrical cords. …
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Hip dysplasia affects numerous dogs, it is heartbreaking for owners to witness their once agile, loyal chum beginning to wobble and struggle on their hind legs. There may not be an actual ‘cure’ for hip dysplasia in dogs but there are certain preventative measures that can be taken. Hip dysplasia means ‘badly formed hip.’ Positioned …
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Dogs are fun and are a good way to relieve stress, but having brown spots on your lawn makes it an eye sore more than giving you a relaxed outlook. The culprit is the nitrogen content in your dog’s urine. More often, dogs urinate on the same spot all the time, enhancing the brown effect …
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Above all else, when you are preparing for a puppy, you must do your homework! Here are some things to consider as you prepare for and choose the perfect puppy. Research the type of puppy that will fit your circumstances. Not every puppy is right for you. Take into consideration where you live–are dogs even …
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Most dogs do not cry or bark to let us know they need to go out and do their business. Guide dogs for the blind are trained to make contact with a string of bells hanging from the door they normally use to go out. Sightless people would not know if their dogs were at …
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