Teaching A Fixated Dog To Focus (Better Human Better Dog Previews)

What is unique about this new approach is that the dogs are given a strict program and strict socialization and training for 3 months – consistently. That is 3 months in a consistent environment, with familiar professional trainers, handlers and veterinarians on hand.

This is Part 2 of a two-part article which describes some strange and funny things that dogs will do at home which may amuse you. Anyone who has had the pleasure of having a dog in their house must wonder at some of the antics they see every day. I’m giving my age away when I mention that Art Linkletter used to say “Kids say the darndest things”. Well, dogs do the darndest things also. Just think about it – when you are watching TV and see a dog being hugged by someone or if they do something funny or even goofy, who can’t help but smile. Think of the reaction of most patients to a therapy dog in a hospital. You can’t help but being emotional. So here are a few things that dogs do that will either annoy or amuse you.

This is Part 1 of a two-part article which describes some strange and funny things that dogs will do at home which may amuse you. Anyone who has had the pleasure of having a dog in their house must wonder at some of the antics they see every day. I’m giving my age away when I mention that Art Linkletter used to say “Kids say the darndest things”. Well, dogs do the darndest things also. Just think about it – when you are watching TV and see a dog being hugged by someone or if they do something funny or even goofy, who can’t help but smile. Think of the reaction of most patients to a therapy dog in a hospital. You can’t help but being emotional. So here are a few things that dogs do that will either annoy or amuse you.

It’s that time of year again where some areas might get snow to play in! We don’t have any here personally, but I am used to winters back east, and can imagine what it must be like to play with your dog and children in so much snow! Chase the Disappearing Snowball This one is easy.

Summer is the time when people go outdoors to have fun with their pet doing activities like hiking, swimming and playing catch. One of the pastimes that dog owners love to do is camping however, if their pet snores, passes gas (a habit that most dogs do) or becomes dirty when exploring, they probably wouldn’t want to share their tent. As a solution, they should get a dog tent.

It would be nice to go leave the busy city life every once in a while and go on a camping trip, to breathe in fresh air, enjoy nature’s surroundings and go back to the basics. When campers take their dog along on the trip, they will be able to loosen up and enjoy each other’s company with no distractions, making it a fun way to make their bond stronger. In case they happen to find themselves in the middle of nowhere as they head out with their tent to camp out underneath the stars,…

Even though you chose crate training, this dog does most of his destruction when the family is away during the day. He has chewed his way through kennels and destroyed clothing, shoes and furniture all the while he is free and unattended. When the family returns, they find a hyperactive dog awaiting them, and a destroyed house, which takes hours to clean the path of destruction.

Have you ever seen a dog scoot across the floor? Some people who have never seen it think it’s funny, but to the dog it’s anything but funny! Scooting is when a dog uses his hind legs to drag his butt along the floor, sometimes fairly quickly. It usually is a sign that something is irritating the dog and the reason is almost always that his anal glands are full, or worse yet, impacted. So what can you do about it to make your dog feel better?

Pet therapy is a good way to treat autism in children; it helps in increasing their self-confidence and other skills. In the elderly, the pet therapy has the ability to boost general health and well-being. We already know how life changes after getting a pet and how their mere presence in our lives makes it worth every ounce of pain it takes to care for them. Let us explore in depth how the pets improve our lives.

Good grooming is more than just having a smart dog. You can handle potential health problems. So, dog owners need to learn how to groom their dogs. It helps to identify the health issues at an early stage and get it treated successfully.

The holidays have arrived, and it’s time to reflect on what we’re thankful for. Holidays with dogs are absolutely at the top of our list!

Your pup is trying to talk to you. It’s important to learn how to interpret dog signals… and give your pet the care they need and deserve.