Articles written by:
Julie Bjelland Lokhandwala
webDogTrainer.com
In the world of dog behavior, destructive chewing of your furniture, shoes, and other belongings is a big no-no. Though the problem is equally bothersome whether your dog is young or old, the solution is a bit different for puppies than for adult dogs.
QUESTION: I've noticed lots of
different kinds of collars on the market - choke collars, prong collars,
leather collars, etc. How do I decide which one is appropriate for my dog?
ANSWER: There are many different types of collars and
choosing the right one can be confusing! Here's an article to help sort it all out.
Just like in people, there are an increasing number of dogs found to have Diabetes today. Proper exercise and nutrition play an important role in preventing and also coping with this disease. Diabetes is not curable, but the good news is that it does not have to be a death sentence for your dog. Through proper treatment and care your dog could go on to live a normal, full life.
Congratulations on adopting a new dog! This can be a very exciting time! Here is a guide that offers you tips that will help make the transition of bringing home your new dog easier so that you can start your life together successfully.
For many children the idea of petting a new
dog is very exciting, but for parents we are often unsure if we should allow
our children to pet a new dog they’ve never met. What are the safest ways to pet a dog we
don’t know? There are some steps to
take to help make sure we are doing the right things should we decide to let
our child pet a new dog.
Read some questions and answers I wrote for petfinder.com as their “dog expert” for their moderated forum.
Dog Time asked me to be their “dog expert” and write some dog training articles for them.
Does your dog pull you down the street, jump on people who come to visit, or behave in other embarrassing ways? No matter how educated or successful we may be in our life we can sometimes come up short when it comes to understanding how to train our dog. You are not alone! Luckily there is a lot of information out there today that can help us learn to understand our dogs better so that we may be better equipped to train them well.
Want to know the best and worst place to adopt a dog? Read on to learn more.
This can be a very exciting time! There are a lot of factors to consider as to what kind of dog is best for you to adopt. If a dogs needs are met, you will have a great companion full of love for you. If you don’t meet your dogs needs you will run into problem behavior that can be a nightmare. This article will help you pick the right match for a successful life together!
There are so many great reasons to adopt a rescue/shelter adult dog. Millions of dogs are killed every year in shelters simply because there are not enough homes for them. Most of these dogs were given up because there was a mismatch in personality with the previous owner, not because there is something wrong with the dog.
So you are ready to introduce your puppy to the leash! Here are some easy steps to help it be a
success.
Having a dog takes a lot of
responsibility and understanding what your dog needs will prepare you for a long,
happy life with your dog. To help
prepare you for what the responsibilities of having a dog are, here’s a list to
guide you.
Learn how to have a dog that greets people without jumping! Your dog can be taught a nice, calm sit at greetings.
Top Questions for Dog Adoption & Handling
Here are some questions from a parent with a 4-month old baby and a 4-year-old son who are interested in getting a dog or puppy. It is a good list of questions and answers for anyone with children considering getting a dog.
Thinking of giving a dog as a gift? You might want to think again. Animal shelters say they see an increase in
the number of animals given up after the holidays. The holidays are a very busy time and having a pet dog is a big
responsibility.
Dogs have the ability to learn a lot of language. It is important to know that when you begin
your obedience program you save certain command words to be used only when the dog
is on leash and when you are planning on backing up the command.