Mary Nielsen
If you don’t have a dog, you may be surprised to hear that living with one is not always fun. If you do own a dog, you get what we’re saying. Although owning a dog is rewarding and fulfilling, they are not born perfect and well behaved, no matter how cute they are when they’re puppies. Dogs need a lifetime of structure and discipline to become the well-behaved angels that we want them to be.
No matter how cute and cuddly or playful and rambunctious your little dog is, there comes a time when you have to work on correcting any negative behavior your pup may exhibit, from pottying inside the house to biting you.
Sometimes, training your puppy can be hectic and you need a way to discipline your pup so it can learn how to act around others, on a leash, and in other social situations.
Now that you have the basic training done, including setting up eating times and potty training, it’s time to move on to the big stuff. One of the major things you will need to go through with your pup is leash training.
Sometimes, puppy training to teach your pup to avoid bad habits like leash pulling can be difficult.
It’s important for your pup to be obedient while leash walking, especially when you’re taking them around the neighborhood.
There are a few basic commands that you should teach your dog that come in handy when you need your dog to be obedient. Each of these basic commands is important and shouldn’t be overlooked when training your new pup.
One of these important commands is getting your dog to come when called. This becomes important in different situations, from stopping your pup from misbehaving to getting ready for a walk.
Puppies love to chew and bite. It’s their way of exploring the world, trying out food and even being playful for companionship. Nipping puppies are completely normal during play and exploration.
That said, biting isn’t a habit you want your pup to hold on to as they grow into an adult dog. If you don’t get started trying to help them unlearn the behavior when they’re young, it will be a lot more difficult to stop them from biting as they get older.
Pancreatitis is a common disease in dogs that, sadly, is often overlooked. When one of your furry friends has pancreatitis, there are ways to treat it. There are a lot of interventions and, although there is no guarantee that it will go away, there is a good chance that your dog will recover and may become healthier in the process.
The pancreas has many important functions, including creating the enzymes necessary for digestion.
As your dog ages, its mannerisms begin to slow and the way it interacts with you and the world changes. Much like humans, senior dogs become slower and they may need changes to their environment. Apart from the daily amount of physical activity, diet is one of the most drastic things to change.
Dogs are very good at hiding what is wrong with them. A key thing that lets you know that they are experiencing changes from aging is when they avoid their food.
Puppies! It’s so exciting to get a new pet and with a new furry friend comes buying new toys, puppy-proofing your home, and, of course, getting your puppy the right food. You might think it’s as easy as going to the store, picking out the first dog food you find, and then bringing it home for the newest member of your family. We wish it was that simple, but it’s not!
What is everyone’s favorite topic? Puppies! Yes, if you have a new puppy, you’re probably curious as to how to take care of them. It may sound slightly odd that there is a certain age where puppies are able to go outside but, trust us, it’s very important that you take this into consideration. Even though you may be so excited to show everyone your new puppy, their health is more important!
If you’ve had puppies, you’ve certainly come to realize that diarrhea in puppies is not an uncommon thing and the phrase “puppy diarrhea” was probably high on your Google search history. It can be scary to adopt a new puppy and then realize that there might be something wrong. So, how do you know when is diarrhea normal, when is it not, and when is it time to call the vet?
