Dogs
Dog training is an essential part of raising a puppy, or even a grown dog. Training can help make you and your pet’s lives easier and more fun.
Whether you send your pup to school or train your dog at home, consistency is the key to good behavior.
The holiday season is a time for giving. Of course, you’ll want to include your beloved dog in the celebrations.
With the pawliday season upon us, it’s the purrfect time to spoil your four-legged family members, even if they’ve been a little naughty!
The outdoors is filled with smells and excitement, as well as new dogs to play with and old friends to meet. But the summer is also the worst time for outdoor pets.
Using treats in dog training can be difficult. It’s tempting to either hand them out too freely or to refrain from using them too much. The key is to find a balance.
While there's information available about some shelter pets, some may have mysterious pasts, so try to be aware of what may have happened to your pet.
While there's information available about some shelter pets, some may have mysterious pasts, so try to be aware of what may have happened to your pet.
Once you decide to take a plunge and adopt a puppy, one of your most important jobs as a new pet owner is figuring out ways to help your dog adjust to the sights, sounds and sen...
Many public parks have dog walks and bark parks where your puppy can enjoy the great outdoors.[/caption] Your puppy is essentially starting from scratch, so you'll need to introduce him or her to a wide range of situations that your dog may not be too comfortable with from the get-go, but will gradually get used to over time.
Socializing your puppy is a lot easier during the fall when there are a wide variety of festivals and outdoor activities to enjoy. Here are a few autumn activity ideas that could prove to be beneficial.
Fall training classes give your pooch a chance to meet and socialize with other dogs.[/caption] Attend a training class. If your kids are back in school and you have a bit of extra time on your hands, consider joining a training class in your community. This will give your puppy a chance to meet and greet with other dogs in his or her age group, as well as dog owners. This will also allow your puppy to learn the elementary commands like sit, stay and lie down and other dog training basics that you can build on for the future.
Adopting a puppy is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it's your job to introduce your new dog to a wide variety of locales to ensure that he or she will be calm and collected in any situation. With anything, try and make sure it is always a positive experience.
This article is brought to you by the pet behavior experts at Hartz. When it comes to training your dog and cat, our knowledge and experience is guaranteed to make the process easy, smooth and fun!
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