Train Your Dog to Stop Straining on the Leashļ»æ
Today I want to talk about walking on a leash. It sounds simple but believe it or not, it can be challenging for many owners to get their pooches to walk properly on the leash! Many dogs strain against the leash, lunge, or want to be in charge rather than following their owner. (Not me, of course! Iām referring to other dogs.) These can be hard habits to break in dogs who have gotten set in their ways, but itās not impossible! Follow these training tips.
How to Train Your Dog Not to Jump on Visitors
The doorbell rings ā thereās an unfamiliar voice ā oh my goodness, itās a visitor! Yay, Yay, YAY! This is what runs through my head when we get visitors at our house. As a yellow lab, I tend to be very friendly, and I get the impression that Iām sometimes a little TOO exuberant when greeting new faces at the door. Iāve learned over time that jumping on visitors is OFF LIMITS! Although it may seem like an impossible job to train your dog to stop jumping up on visitors, it can be done! Hereās how.
Choosing the Right Crate for Your Dog
Many of us dogs love spending time in our crates, but choosing just the right one can be a challenge for our humans. Whether your dog loves to sleep in their crate or itās only pulled out for special occasions, itās important to choose one thatās appropriate and safe for their size, needs, and habits. Hereās what to know about how to choose a dog crate.
Travel Tips for Dogs Who Really Hate The Car
I do NOT like to travel in cars. Iām one of those dogs who cannot settle down. I stand in the backseat the whole time, queasy and uncomfortable, asking my family āAre we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?ā
Recently my friend Moxie the Maltese gave some great general tips about car travel with your dog. She even suggested some quick fixes for dogs who suffer from anxiety and carsickness.
These tips are fantastic but I wanted to add more, since thereās even more you can do to ease your dogās fear or motion sickness and make them happy in the car!
Should I Crate My Dog?
Remember, your dogās crate is either a training tool or a place for them to relax, itās not a tool for punishment or a place to put them when youāve āhad enough.ā With that in mind, letās looks at when you should and shouldnāt crate your dog.
1. When your dog is new to your house. Whether youāre adding a puppy or an adult dog to your family, a crate can be a good tool for them to transition to their new environment.
Leash Training Tips for You and Your Dog
Pro-Tip! For a limited time, when you get a Leash or a Collar youāll receive our free Dog Walking Kit that includes an adjustable Snoozer hat and Waste Disposal Dispenser. Youāve seen it before: The dog whoās walking his master instead of the other way āround. Thereās the dog, charging ahead, taut leash, dragging their human along behind. This is a no-no. Leash training is one of the most important skills every dog owner needs to master. The goalā¦
