Imagine a dog who hates nail trims, tries to bite the veterinarian when getting vaccinated, and goes berserk when a stranger enters the house, focusing all of its attention on food at the bottom of a box instead of any of the other three conditions.
There's a movement sweeping across the country where many rescue organizations are now requiring prospective adopters to consent to the use of an all positive methodology when training the dogs they rescue.
BIG dog = BIG brain = smart dog. Small dog = small brain = not so smart - makes sense. After all, a large brain means extra neurons, and extra neurons enhance cognition.
Do our dogs really miss us whenever we leave them with someone else? Do they ever forget us? Is the bond between owner and dog jeopardized by separation and time?
Find out this week when Bryan reveals his answers.
Can dogs tell if someone is a bad person? According to scientists, they can. Moreover, to make matters worse, they will judge that person accordingly and shun them.
Our government has two ways of restricting your rights, it can either punish you for your bad behavior, or it can punish society by restricting everyones rights.
When your dog chooses to lie on your feet, does he do so because he wants to protect you? The answer is yes, according to a recent article published in Country Living Magazine.
The “alpha roll” where dog owners are supposed to establish their “role” as an authority over their dogs by pinning them on their backs until they say “uncle!” is making a come back.
For us, humans, pairing is a term that has only become commonplace with the advancement of wireless technology.
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About Taming the WILD in Your Dog
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Dog ownership is supposed to add years to our lives by reducing our stress levels, lowering our blood pressure and increasing our desire to connect with others. However, achieving dog ownership…
nirvana is far more difficult than simply petting a dog. There are issues and questions ranging from the harmless to the potentially deadly, and when dog owners turn to the internet, veterinarians and professional dog trainers for answers, these sources fail to answer their questions with the accuracy and honesty that is required to establish a safe and harmonious relationship between them and their dog. That’s because anyone who THINKS they are a dog expert can pose as one and as a result, the answers they provide lead unsuspecting pet owners away from the quality of life they desire and the safety they need. However, I am an expert and my answers are what dog owners need. The answers are correct and not B.S. The welfare of dogs and their owners can’t afford anything else.