Are Labs good boat dogs? Get Your Pet Thinking
What Makes a Good Dog for Sailing? A lot of sailors prefer to opt for smaller dogs as they take up less space on board, they need fewer cans of food and it’s easier to clean up after them if …
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When should puppies double their birth weight? Simple and Effective Tips
How Much Should A Newborn Golden Retriever Puppy Weigh? I’m going to make an assumption that we’re talking about a puppy at birth. We weighed all 24 of our Golden Retriever puppies the day they were born and there was …
What do dogs do when they’re not sleeping? The Ultimate Guide
Find food that fits your pet’s needs Leaving a dog home alone is never easy. Your furry friend will start to whine, pace around the door and beg for attention before you leave the house. While they may seem quiet …
How do you train a dog to help with panic attacks? Essential Tips
The Link Alert & Anxiety Method Tech an alert behavior such as a nose nudge. Capture the behavior and reward with treats. Now add a verbal cue, such as ‘nudge’. Change position train your dog to perform the alert in …
How do dogs react to newborns? A Step-by-Step Guide
Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby When you bring a new baby home, your dog will face an overwhelming number of novel sights, sounds and smells. She may find some of them upsetting, especially if she didn’t have opportunities …
Do dogs understand when you praise them? Expert Advice
For decades, scientists have believed that a big shift occurred in human evolution that made our brains left hemisphere dominant in processing communication, and that this is what led to the evolution of our unique language abilities, says Brian Hare, …
How do I get my puppy to pee and poop outside? Tips and Tricks
4 Tips to Help Teach Your Dog to Go Potty Outside Before you get started, ensure your yard or designated outdoor potty area is dog-friendly and any spaces in your home your canine student will relax in are dog-proofed and …
Why does my 7 month old puppy bark at me? A Complete Guide
Keep repeating the quiet command whenever your puppy barks. Praise him the moment he stops barking and reward him with a treat. Carry treats with you if youre outside and he barks at pedestrians or other dogs. Your pup will …
Why do dogs get cysts on their eyelids? Here’s What to Do Next
Eyelid tumors are commonly diagnosed in geriatric veterinary patients and can lead to secondary ocular complications, local invasion, and/or metastasis. Eyelid tumors can dramatically differ in behavior and treatment strategies between dogs and cats. Meibomian gland tumors are usually first …
What is a good treat for dogs? Here’s What to Expect
Best high-value treats for training dogs Made of one ingredient: lamb lung | Thick, strong-smelling pieces may be too dense for small or senior dogs | Approx. $2.33 per ounce (non-sale price) Fraser told us, “High-value treats are great for …