Why Does My Husky Sleep Under The Bed?
To understand your Husky’s desire to sleep under your bed, you must understand that dogs are den animals. In other words, they prefer a secure place like a sanctuary that is small and contained.
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My bull Terrier Has A Rash – What Should I Do?
Bull Terriers cant actually get a skin rash anywhere, but the belly seems to be an especially sensitive area. Perhaps it’s because the skin is extra soft and tender, making it prime real estate for mites, insects, bacteria, and fungi. Whatever the cause, skin rash is always enjoyable, not for you or your poor Bull … Read more
Do Bull Terriers Bark A Lot? Causes And Solutions To Excessive Barking
Before adopting a Bull Terrier, it’s important to ask the question, do bull Terriers bark a lot? As a responsible dog owner, you don’t want to be getting yourself into something your not prepared to handle. Well, to put it simply, there’s no short answer. It really depends on the dog and how they were … Read more
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Biting Problem – What Should I Do?
Most Staffordshire Bull Terrier parents don’t enjoy having a dog with a biting problem which is quite understandable. Now, solving this can seem like a daunting task but in this article, I will clearly explain what you can do as a responsible Staffordshire Bull Terrier owner to remedy this issue. It is important for you … Read more
How To Properly Socialize Your German Shepherd Puppy
People often talk of the importance of socializing your puppy, but what exactly does that mean? And how does one put it into practice? This article will help to explain exactly what socialization is and how to implement it to minimize behavioural problems later in life and to ensure that your German Shepherd is able … Read more
How To Easily Bathe Your German Shepherd
Although bathing your German Shepherd too often will dry out his coat and skin, an occasional bath or shower is necessary to remove dust and dirt and maintain a healthy shiny coat. German Shepherds that live most of their time outdoors will require bathing every six weeks or more, depending on how dirty they get. … Read more
Learning From Mealtime Manners
Almost every person who calls me will say the following. “I know my dog can learn fast, I taught him to sit for his meals after only a couple of days. Now, he sits as soon as I pick up his bowl”. Let’s have a look at this scenario and understand why our dogs learn this skill … Read more
How To Warm Up Your Dog
A warm-up is essential to most things in life and this includes training your dog. Walking into a distracting environment ‘cold’ and then expecting your dog to work for you when he is already over-excited will perpetuate impulsive behaviours. Think of a warm-up as a time to explain to your dog what you need from him before he … Read more
What You Can Do About Puppy Mouthing
Puppy mouthing is one of the most frequent causes of concern among new puppy owners. Let’s take a look at what it is, why puppies engage in mouthing and what you can do to manage this behaviour with success. The first thing you need to know is that mouthing is normal, almost every puppy will … Read more
Mat Training Your Dog
Teaching your dog to go to a spot and remain there through distractions can be a really helpful management tool. For dogs who are prone to excitability or fear mat training can give them boundaries for containment and security. Mat training will teach your dog to settle in a spot until released, where they can … Read more