Are Small Dogs Easier than Large Dogs?
When choosing a dog, one factor many people consider is the size the dog will be as an adult. It is certainly sensible to think about this in advance. Dogs are powerful animals. I once read that the average dog can pull double its weight. I don’t know if this is...
How Do I Find the Right Dog for Me?
Looking for a Purebred There is so much information out there about how to choose a dog that it can be overwhelming. Instead of trying to sift through pages of results from a Google search, here’s what I would do if I were looking for a dog from a specific breed....
How to Choose a Dog: Purebreds Need Rescue Too
How to Choose a Dog: Purebreds Need Rescue Too Looking for a purebred dog but feeling guilty because so many dogs in rescue need homes? Good news! There are plenty of purebred dogs also waiting for loving families! Purebred Dogs in Shelters and Rescues While it’s true...
A Tired Dog Is a Good Dog… Or Is It?
Myth: A Tired Dog Is a Good Dog You’ve probably heard the saying, “A tired dog is a good dog.” And yes, there’s truth in that. Dogs that don’t get enough exercise often show unwanted behaviors: they can be destructive, overly excitable, or just generally “wild” from...
Ignoring Bad Dog Behavior
Myth: Ignoring Bad Behavior Will Make It Go Away Like all myths, there is some truth to the idea that ignoring undesirable behavior will make it disappear. Dogs tend to repeat behaviors that are rewarding, so if a behavior is not reinforced—including through...
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Myth: You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks Sure you can! Not only is it possible for older dogs to learn new things, but it’s also highly beneficial. Keeping their brains active helps to keep them healthy. However, teaching an older dog new tricks might take a little...
Do you reward too much, too little or…both?
Chances are, you are doing both. Rewarding known behaviours constantly is too much. Rewarding real achievements with one treat is too little.
5 Tips to Help your Dog Love the Car
Do you have a dog that is not fond of, or downright hates, travelling by car? This can make life very difficult.
5 Tips for Christmas Puppies
So you’re getting a puppy, or new dog, for Christmas…
Praise the dog
Modern dog training is reward based, and it is highly successful. The normal reward used in training is food. However, there are times when you might want to reward your dog for something and you don’t have any food on you.
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- Are Small Dogs Easier than Large Dogs?
- How Do I Find the Right Dog for Me?
- How to Choose a Dog: Purebreds Need Rescue Too
- A Tired Dog Is a Good Dog… Or Is It?
- Ignoring Bad Dog Behavior
- Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
- Do you reward too much, too little or…both?
- 5 Tips to Help your Dog Love the Car
- 5 Tips for Christmas Puppies
- Praise the dog
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