Tag: Training

How to Introduce a Nervous Pup to Visitors

Dog stands on the wooden floor staring at the guests

You and your dog are the classic odd couple. You are a vibrant socialite who loves nothing more than to invite friends and family to your house for potlucks and sporting events. But your doggy – well, she is shy around new people. She might even spend the evening hiding under coffee tables, whimpering and counting the seconds until your guests leave. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way. By correcting a few behaviors and providing structure, you can put your pet at ease when visitors come into your home. Discipline for the Door Dasher Of course, it’s not[...]

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Therapy Dog Training: A Beginner’s Guide

Dog ready to be trained

Dogs are truly a gift to this world. Whatever the day you’ve had or the mood you’re in, your pup seems to instinctively know how to make everything better. When they greet you at the door with high levels of excitement and playfulness (whether you’ve been gone for 15 minutes or a week) you know that you are loved. Not everyone is fortunate enough to know the love of a dog. Circumstances greatly influence canine-human interactions, and for some people, the idea of a dog as being one of the family is a baffling notion. Doesn’t this just make you[...]

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5 Ways to Customize Your Space for Your New Fur Child

Dog hugging his favorite stuffed friend, napping on his little brown bed with his head and body out of it

Expectant parents spend hours ‘baby proofing’ their home to protect their little ones from making a mess or getting into potentially hazardous situations. But have you ever considered this same kind of preparation for your new dog? New pet parents (or ‘pawrents’) often need to puppy proof their homes by hiding electrical cords, closing off stairwells and purchasing sturdy garbage cans. Of course, it’s not just about safety. Customizing your home for your new fur child is also about comfort and fun. Below are a few tips and items than can help turn your house into a home for your[...]

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3 Wilderness Hacks to Get Your Dog Adventure Ready

Dog at Campground in Front of Man Playing Guitar

What is the one family activity that everyone tries to do as soon as the summer hits? Camping! An American summer tradition, camping brings the family together and helps them to reconnect to each other and get back to nature; Facebook isn’t everything! Packing up the car with the tent, sleeping bags, lantern, matches, water bottles, food and insect repellent, (the list goes on) there’s a special someone you shouldn’t forget to bring along: your loyal pupper! Equipped with hiking booties, a personalized dog harness and their own outward hound pack, your dog can hike the trails with you, go[...]

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