Sign up for the Dummies Beta Program to try Dummies’ newest way to learn. Many expert dog trainers use treats as the foundation of their training philosophy, known in most circles as positive reinforcement. Proponents of positive reinforcement rely on …
Choosing a Good Name Can Improve Your Dog’s Training! As a child, I was enchanted by TS. Eliot’s The Book of Practical Cats, especially his poem, The Naming of Cats. I had the whole thing memorized at one time, and …
When Should You Be Concerned? Although it can get annoying, even a tad creepy, the majority of the time your dog wants to follow you is nothing to be concerned about. However, if your dog obsessively following you is a …
DESTRUCTIVE DOGS: OVERVIEW 1. Manage your dog’s destructive behavior with crates, leashes, tethers, baby gates, and (if needed) daycare providers, to prevent her from practicing the unwanted behaviors. 2. Give your dog plenty of exercise and keep her mouth and …
We Asked Yankee Candle for More Information… Here’s What They Said We weren’t satisfied with the information available on Yankee’s website, so we reached out to their customer support to get some more info. Here’s what we asked: Can you …
) Saluki (More than 4,000 years ago) The Guinness Book of World records recognizes Salukis as their oldest dog breed, and notes the breed dates back to at least 329 B.C. Yet, Guinness also notes that cave paintings of dogs …
The Mystery of the Missing Wedding Ring GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – When Cindy McCombs couldn’t find her wedding ring, one member of the household immediately came under suspicion. It was Bella, a lively puppy who loves to grab things like …
Lack Of Warm Cuddles As you will be aware if you’ve ever seen or bred a litter of puppies, they tend to all huddle together to sleep, keeping each other warm. A single puppy obviously doesn’t have this option. They …
The 5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Lay Down: Joint pain can be it difficult for your dog to get comfortable when laying down. Canine osteoarthritis may cause your canine to get uncomfortable when laying down, or it may cause the …
What Types Of Car Restraints Can You Use In An SUV? There are several different kinds of dog car restraints that you can use to secure your dog in your SUV’s cargo space, although there’s no official safety standard or …