Category: Positive Dog Training
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Why is my puppy shaking?
As a new puppy owner, it’s natural to feel concerned when you notice your furry friend shaking. After all, you want to ensure their well-being and happiness. While occasional shaking can be expected for puppies, understanding why is essential. In this blog post, we will explore some common causes of puppy shaking and provide insights…
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Why won’t my dog eat?
It can be concerning and frustrating when your beloved furry friend refuses to eat. As a responsible dog owner, you want to ensure your dog’s health and well-being, and a loss of appetite can cause worry. In this blog post, we will explore some common reasons why dogs may refuse to eat and provide you…
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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…
