If you want to train your dog, know that it can be a rewarding experience for both you and your furry friend. Dogs are intelligent animals that are eager to learn and please their owners. However, training a dog can be a challenging task, especially if you are a...
Giving your dog a choice will build trust. Have you ever tried getting into the car with your pup, only to notice their body language suddenly shifts as you get closer to the door? Maybe their tail is tucked between their legs, or they look for safety by hiding behind...
1. My dog looks “guilty” when he does something wrong. By saying our dog looks “guilty,” we are projecting human traits onto an animal. While there can be a change in their appearance, it is not guilt that they are portraying. Pinning their ears back, showing...
Do you share your life with a dog, a cat or both? When it comes to who is smarter, who do you think wins the cats vs dogs debate? How Do We Measure Intelligence? It can be difficult to measure the intelligence of animals, since they can’t sit down to take a...
Training a fearful or nervous dog can become very tricky. When your dog is in a state of fear, they go into fight, flight, fidget or freeze mode. These emotional responses can be intense, resulting in biting or scratching, running off into dangerous areas, or shutting...
We see it on TV, our friends and family tell us “Your dog is trying to dominate you!”, “You need to be the Alpha, the pack leader!” No, no you don’t. Your dog is not dominant. That is not a thing in the dog world. It is a thing in the human world, which is why it...
