There’s a huge difference between positive reinforcement dog training and balanced dog training. The former method is all about teaching your dog tricks, manners, and behavior through positive reinforcement, and the latter uses aversive methods and/or punishments for...
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “How much exercise does my dog need?” First of all, kudos to being a good dog owner! Looking for enrichment ideas for them will ensure that they remain your companion for a long time. Now, as to the answer to your question ― a...
You are probably wondering what nature and nurture have to do with your dog. It has everything to do with your dog’s behavior. Do dogs behave according to their instincts or do they learn behavior? According to a study by American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation,...
November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month. Everyone loves puppies. We get it. You love puppies, I love puppies. Your neighbor just got a puppy, and now you want one too. Once you get the puppy fever, it’s impossible to get out of it without visiting the animal shelter....
Have you been challenging your dog mentally? Are you providing enrichment for your dog? “What do you mean by that?” Well, dogs are pretty smart. Taking them for a walk helps exercise their legs, and letting them play in the doggy park with other dogs makes them happy,...
Is your Labrador Retriever a little…overweight? Before you start panicking and put them on a diet, there’s something you need to know about your dog. Labrador Retrievers are predisposed to weight gain due to their food-seeking behavior. The fact that they can be...
