Category: Positive Dog Training
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Positive Dog Training with a Clicker
/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dog_clicker_training-293×300.jpg[/fusion_imageframe] Dog training based on positive reinforcement is the most popular training method of our times. In other words educating your dog with physical power or dominance is fading away and The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior named dominance-based training as ineffective and possibly dangerous. So what is positive dog training and why it…
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Crate Training. Why Is It Illegal in Sweden and Finland?
American, British, Australian, German, Swiss, French kennel clubs, and welfare organizations recommend crates as a training tool for new puppy owners. Sweden and Finland have made crate training illegal and they are only to be used for transportation, dog shows, and during exceptional cases when the dog is recovering after a surgery or trauma. Why…
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Living and Training a Deaf Dog
Deafness in dogs can be caused by a severe ear infection, trauma, drugs, frequent exposure to loud noises, or genetically predisposed. More than 30 breeds of dogs have a known susceptibility for deafness, including Australian shepherd, Dalmatian, Jack Russell terrier, and Maltese. Being hearing impaired although takes away the ability to react and orientate oneself…
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Why Does My Dog Sit on My Feet?
Does your dog have a comfortable bed to sleep on but choose your feet instead? Do you move around the house, and your dog follows you around, only to end up lying on your feet? Is this normal behavior, or should it be a reason for concern? In this article, we will address all of…
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15 Dog Breeds for a Small House
You are at the point of your life when you are ready to adopt a furry companion. We are so happy for you! The only thing stopping you from it is the thought of your small house or apartment. You are wondering, can I provide a great life to my puppy if my living space…
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Dog Anxious After Moving Into a New House – How to Avoid the Stress?
Relocation is an experience that comes with a lot of emotions. It can bring euphoria and excitement, but it can also provoke a lot of stress and drive into a sense of disorientation. It is common knowledge that a dog absorbs the emotions of their owner. Therefore, your mix of feelings and chaos can lead…
