Dogs are smart, intelligent creatures. And they have an inherent need to please their owners (well, most of them anyway). This makes them highly trainable. Why stop at basic commands when you can teach your pet a whole host of fun tricks that will have anyone gasping in awe. Intrigued? Let’s explore some fun dog…
Of the myriad aspects of canine training that you will take on as a pet parent, the most crucial perhaps is to train a dog to listen. Not just during training sessions or in controlled environments but in every conceivable setting. Without it, any amount of effort, time, and resources you invest in dog training…
While training your pet to walk on a lead is essential to raising a well-adjusted dog, it’s also true that our furry babies love nothing more than running with abandon, feeling the wind on their faces, and soaking up the sun. To make sure your pet can enjoy these little joys (in the right environments,…
You and your dog speak entirely different languages. When you take on the role of a pet parent, it becomes absolutely crucial that you bridge that gap. This is key to raising well-adjusted dogs and building a strong bond with your canine companion. And dog training commands are integral to that process. That’s because while…
Dog potty training must top your list of things to do as a pet parent. When done right, puppy house training or even potty training older dogs can be the easiest training tasks to take on with your furry baby. So much so, that I wouldn’t peg figuring out how to potty train a puppy…
Our furry bundles of joy come into our lives, bringing along unconditional love, hilarious antics, a lot of responsibility, and checklists. As a pet parent, you will spend much of your time, especially the first few weeks, fussing over your four-legged baby and ensuring they have everything they need. While picking out bowls, beds, and…
Dogs make for delightful companions and fill our lives with endless joy and love. There is nothing quite like those puppy eyes and licks and cuddles to cheer you up, no matter what the situation. Someone somewhere had the brilliant idea to put these qualities to good use and train our four-legged companions to be…
Dogs are social animals who crave nothing more than the company of their human companions. However, for many dogs, this attachment can become a source of stress and anxiety at the prospect of being alone. When dealing with separation anxiety in dogs, crate training is a widely recommended tool. However, not one that’s easy to…
Dogs have been our oldest and the most loyal companions. This thousands-year-old companionship is proof that all dogs serve us in some way — guarding homes and livestock, providing companionship and love. However, service dogs take this dynamic to a whole different level, aiding people with disabilities and life-threatening conditions in navigating their lives. This…
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, goes the adage. This leaves a lot of pet parents skeptical about the possibility of training a dog well past puppyhood. Whether it’s adopting an adult dog or addressing behavioral issues in your grown-up pet, you may find yourself worried and wondering, can you train a dog…