Taking your dog and puppy on your travels is one of the best ways to build a bond with them. There's nothing quite like driving long distances with a dog, blasting out the tunes and watching their curious take in the environment around them.
Having a dog that loves to dig can be difficult, especially if your backyard looks like a crater full of holes. So, how do you stop a dog from digging? Follow these essential tips to make your dog digging a thing of the past.
Enrichment toys are necessary for keeping your dog entertained and helping them cultivate positive habits. From chew toys to snuffle mats, dog toys also prevent them from developing negative habits like digging your backyard.
Depending on the breed, your dog might be natural when swimming in water. But for most dogs, swimming is a skill that needs to be learned.
Even with their fur, dogs can still get cold from the winter weather. Certain breeds with thinner hair or medical conditions like arthritis may also need extra warmth. Prepare your dogs for the frosty season with this actionable guide.
Have you heard of ‘loose-lead walking’? It’s a fancy dog training term for something very ordinary. Loose-lead walking is the technical term for ‘walking down the street WITHOUT your dog dragging you over to every tree and mailbox, and pulling after every dog, person, car and bicycle’.
Crate training is the process of teaching your dog to settle comfortably in a small enclosure or ‘crate’ for a given period of time. Some dog owners have the impression that a crate operates as prison, however, that couldn’t be far away from the truth! Being in a crate can actually be comforting for your dog, especially when it needs an enclosed space of its own to feel safe and secure.
Do you know what’s great about dogs? Trick question. Is it the way their eyes light up when you come home after a long day? Is it their tail-wagging anticipation as you reach for their leash, handle a ball, or offer a treat? Is it their unconditional love and loyalty as they snuggle beside you on the couch? True, you could argue that it’s anyone—or all—of these things.
