by vetsplusmore | Sep 29, 2020 | dog advice, dog care, dog training, Doghealth, Dogs, pet care, puppies, puppy care, puppy training
It is so important to keep your dog stimulated both mentally and physically especially if they are a working breed. Below are some ideas on how to keep them busy and happy. Round up Herding dogs such as border collies were bred to herd livestock. Use your dog’s...
by vetsplusmore | Sep 29, 2020 | animal care, dog advice, dog training, Dogs, pet care, puppy advice, puppy care, puppy training, training tips, Vet advice
Dogs will use their mouth to communicate with us and unfortunately that includes their ability to bite. Not all bites can be classified in the same manner. Each level of bite signifies a message from the dog that delivered it. Dr. Ian Dunbar, a renowned...
by vetsplusmore | Sep 29, 2020 | animal care, dog advice, dog training, Dogs, pet care, puppies, puppy advice, puppy care, puppy training, training tips
Why is my dog reactive to other dogs/people? Good question! Sometimes it depends on the breed of dog you adopted. Dogs that were bred for guarding can be protective of their owners. Sometimes a dog that has a past traumatic experience can form a defensive...
by vetsplusmore | Sep 24, 2020 | animal care, dog advice, dog health, dog training, Dogs, pet care, puppies, puppy advice, puppy care, puppy training, training tips
A happy dog is a dog that knows what is expected of him. Below are some quick references for training your dog to help bridge the communication gap. The number one essential is to ignore bad behaviour and reward good behaviour Negative reinforcement rarely works in...
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