How do punishments affect a dog's behavior?
One thing you will never see in a dog pack is heavy handed punishment. Their corrections with one another last at most a minute. Or not even. And they are back to playing again!Dogs are very willing to do things that make you happy and that they get treated for. Positive encouragement and redirection will outrank negative punishment any day. Dogs do the things that we reinforce. Those behaviors yo... Read More
What do humans do that dogs don't like?
Dogs try to be our best friends, but boy do we ever make it difficult sometimes. Here are some of the things we do that might make dogs question whether they want to remain best buds or cut ties completely:1. Using words more than body languageWe're a vocal species. We love to chatter away, even at our pets, who can't understand the vast majority of what we're saying. Dogs might be able to deduce ... Read More
Why do dogs sniff your hand before becoming friendly?
The idea of presenting the back of the hand for a dog to smell is a way of showing the dog that the human is friendly and is respecting the dog, think of it as a handshake; however, this act of social decorum really makes no difference to a dog because their powerful sense of smell has already detected all manner of scents and pheromones the human carries, such as adrenaline (which is exuded throu... Read More
How To Be A Pack Leader
If your dog is running off then it is because he thinks he is in charge and making decisions. If he is pulling his leash, he believes he's in charge. If he's taking food out of your hand or growling, he thinks he's in charge. If he is acting up every time you leave and return home, then it's because he thinks he's pack leader(and he's pissed because he thinks you're supposed to be his pack a... Read More
Natural Remedies for Seizures in Dogs
Dog seizures can be one of the worst things we as dog owners have to go through. It can be extremely heartbreaking watching their seizure moments and praying they will make it through. Seizures and epilepsy in dogs can be frustrating, because your dog may often recover before you even make it in to see your veterinarian. But there are some natural remedies for canine seizures available to help you... Read More