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Unraveling the Canine Mind: Understanding How Dogs Learn Introduction: Dogs have long held the title of “man’s best friend,” and much of this bond is rooted in their remarkable ability to learn and adapt. From mastering simple commands to exhibiting complex problem-solving skills, dogs continually demonstrate their cognitive prowess. But what exactly goes on in the mind of our furry companions as they…
Summer Activities for Dogs: Keeping Your Canine Companion Cool and Entertained As temperatures rise and days grow longer, summer presents a perfect opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities with your dog. However, it’s essential to choose activities that keep your furry friend safe and comfortable. Here are some fun and engaging summer activities for dogs: 1. Water Play Dogs often love playing in water, which…
The Lifelong Benefits Bringing a dog into your life is a decision filled with joy and excitement. However, along with the cuddles and tail wags comes the responsibility of training. While it may seem like a daunting task, investing time and effort into training your furry friend yields numerous benefits that extend throughout their lifetime. In this blog, we’ll explore why training your dog…
As dog owners, we all want what’s best for our furry companions – to keep them safe, happy, and well-behaved. In the quest for effective training methods, some may consider shock collars as a quick fix for behavior problems. However, beneath their seemingly expedient solution lies a practice that can cause more harm than good. In this blog, we’ll delve into the reasons why…
Consistency is the basis of so many things. We must be consistent with a task to become proficient at it. Dog training is no exception. Our lives are so busy with family obligations, work, errands, and a ton of other tasks that are expected of us. While training your dog doesn’t really take a ton of time during your day, the repetition for…
If the world was divided into two groups, huggers and hand-shakers, in human terms, my dog would definitely be a someone who tips his hat from afar. Now that we are less than a month away from Halloween and all of the winter holidays that follow, have you identified whether your dog is a hugger? A hand-shaker? Somewhere in between? I’m relatively certain my…
What would you say if I told you that the perfect dog does not exist? I have met some incredible dogs in my life, but none have been perfect. The reality of that question is the fact that we are talking about a living and breathing animal. They have the ability to independently think and make decisions on their own. Do I dare add…
Many people believe that exercising their dog means taking them for several walks a day or throwing a ball over and over until it seems the dog is exhausted. Although this is great physical exercise, what about mental exercise? When you hear the phrase “A tired dog, is a good dog” have we considered that this might include meeting both the dog’s physical and…
I used to run agility with my dachshund mix and every so often (probably more often than not), if he took the wrong obstacle or got those infamous “zoomies”, my first response was likely “no.” Then I got to wondering, was “no” the right response? Did my dog even “know no”? Possibly not. Could I have helped my dog better with an alternate behavior…
Dogs have always been a part of my life whether it be volunteering and fostering with rescues, working as an adoption counselor or dogs being a fixture of our family. I grew up in a home where dogs were punished for poor behavior to include a swat on the rear or being told “bad dog” hours after an accident was found in the house….