Why Do Dogs Chase Cats?

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The age-old, famous rivalry between dogs and cats is portrayed by society in so many different ways. So the question is, why do dogs chase cats anyway? The answer to this question essentially lies in a dog’s DNA. Chasing cats is instinctual for dogs. With that being said, not every breed of dog is hardwired to do so. However, here are the kinds of dogs that are likely to chase cats. Hunting and Working Breeds The instinct to chase cats is truly born within hunting and working breeds. Dogs who fit into the hunting dog category include Labrador and Golden Retrievers, Beagles, Bloodhounds, Dachshunds and Terriers. Working breeds of dogs… Read More Continue Reading

GPS Tracking for Dogs

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Where, oh where has my little dog gone? What a terrible feeling to have when you realize you don’t know where your dog is! Dogs can run off in a split second. In one minute, your best friend is right next to you, and the next he has gone to who knows where. Perhaps your dog heard a loud sound, or maybe he saw something that interested him, and off he goes! Things happen. Perhaps your child left the gate open. Or, maybe your dog became a digging expert when he was enticed by a critter on the other side. Whatever the case may be, having a lost dog is… Read More Continue Reading

What You Need to Know Before Crate Training Your Dog

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Many veterinarians suggest crate training your new dog, but what does that mean? Is it necessary, and is it right for you and your household? Learn the basics of crate training your puppy. What is Crate Training? Crate training is teaching your dog that their crate, a wire or wooden cage large enough for your dog to lay and turn around in, is their special place. Crate-trained dogs will love to go into their crate, and will walk themselves in to relax or snooze. In their crate, they should feel safe, secure and not cry to be released. Why You Should Crate Train Your Puppy Crate training your new puppy… Read More Continue Reading

8 Easy Steps to Crate Train a Dog

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A crate provides security to your dog and also helps discipline it. However, crate training should be done in a manner so that it makes the dog feel more secure and at home rather than being unfairly confined or being punished by getting locked up like a common criminal such as Sucre in Prison Break or Lois Lerner should be in real life but that is another topic. The following eight steps will easily crate train any canine.     Never use force Do not try to grab the puppy and force it into the crate and shut its door. It shouldn’t be used to punish the dog either. He… Read More Continue Reading

How to Prevent/Stop Dog Jumping

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It’s often said that a dog is born to jump. Jumping comes to dogs as easily as fish swim in water or as easily as Michael Bay makes incredible Transformer movies. However, an overzealous dog that keeps jumping all over the place can be a source of embarrassment and concern to its owner. That’s why proper training is required, particularly for big dogs, in order to prevent or stop them from jumping around. Your couch may thank you after this. The training process, however, may not be absolutely regimental or structured and through minimal effort, you can have a more well behaved dog. The following six ways may be followed… Read More Continue Reading

Housetraining a Puppy: Ways and Methods

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Going by the adage, the child is the father of the man, a puppy it may be also said, is the father of the dog. That’s why it becomes all the more important to house train your puppy right from the very early days so that it becomes a grand dog in the future that everyone loves to have around. However, house training is a long drawn process that doesn’t happen overnight. Rather, it takes consistency, patience as also positive reinforcement to instill good habits in your dog and yet, build a most loving bond with it. It takes typically 4-6 months to fully house train a puppy on an… Read More Continue Reading

How to Stop a Dog from Digging

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Dogs have an inborn habit of digging, which can leave your garden in a mess. That’s why training your dog not to dig becomes essential since your rose bushes could get destroyed, along with your orange tree, and your carefully pruned hedges, for example. Dogs usually dig holes to bury themselves to keep cool during summer, hide bones, or when extremely bored (they also dig to catch gofers and moles and there is nothing wrong with that but if you do not want your dog digging at all there are methods to get them to stop). However, each reason needs to be approached separately. Digging spots Begin by setting up… Read More Continue Reading

Effective Tips on How to Raise a Dog

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A dog needless to say, becomes an inextricable and inseparable part of your family and needs to be taken care of like just another family member. A young pup needs to be treated like a newborn in the family whereas an old dog craves the respect and treatment given to the family’s geriatrics. Thus it goes without saying that a lack of proper daily care leaves your pet depressed, neglected, and often in a cantankerous mood. Play with and nurture your dog The first step is the provision of a clean, hygienic, and protected environment for the dog, particularly when it’s a pup. An unsheltered and uncared pup will inevitably… Read More Continue Reading

The Critical Nature of Psychiatric Service Dogs

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The fact is that psychiatric service dogs is a relatively new concept, and because of this, there are still only a handful of services that specialize in training these dogs. So many people turn to training their very own pets into psychiatric service dogs. This idea may come across as intimidating and overwhelming to most dog owners. However, there are a large number of resources available to help people train their own psychiatric service dogs. Also, the majority of owners find the training itself therapeutic. Although it takes a significant deal of effort to train a dog for special needs, it also helps in increasing the closeness and improving bonding… Read More Continue Reading

Common Questions About Electric Dog Fences

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Buying and installing an electric dog fence can be a real lifesaver for many people. Installing it yourself saves you big money. Electric dog fences and training collars are safe to use. Dog owners are allowed to choose the appropriate level of correction for each dog, with no worries about injury. Are you ready to make the move and purchase an electric dog fence? Here are some questions to ask yourself in selecting the ideal electric dog fence for your canine. Do You Already Have a Fence, but Your Dog Keeps Getting Out Anyway? Perhaps you have a physical fence in place, but your dog keeps getting out. This can… Read More Continue Reading