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I'm Trapped and I Can't Get Out-What to do when you and your dog are in a confined area
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on Friday May 17th, 2013 at 01:13 PM
Every dog needs a certain amount of space. This means you need to assess what your dog needs in the moment and take into account any prior history. When taking your dog in public its easy to run into situations where your dog can feel confined and trapped. Whether it be in the waiting room at the vets office or in the lobby of your dogs training school, knowing how to properly deal with the situation is important. Removing your pooch from the confined situation is always the recommended first...Stages of Fear: How to Help Your Dog When They're Afraid
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on Friday May 10th, 2013 at 08:41 PM
Dogs tend to wear their emotions right on their, well, paws. A happy dog is easy to spot, but can you tell when your dog is even the slightest bit afraid? Once you have learned to read the signs of stress in your dog (see our blog post Happy or Stressed Dog: Do You Know the Difference?), you can begin to tell what their fears and phobias are as well as how to properly deal with them. Severe stress in dogs can be caused by both fear and phobias, but it is important to know the different signs...
Prepping and Planning for Summer Pet Activities
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on Friday May 3rd, 2013 at 05:25 PM
The weather is getting warm and there is no better time to get outdoors and explore new things with your dog. Whether you are the adventurous type or just want to enjoy a casual outing to get some fresh air, there are plenty of fun activities that both you and your pup can enjoy. Before you take in the scenery together, you should gather the summer essentials necessary to keep your pooch safe in the great outdoors. Essentials for Summer Outdoor Activities with Your Dog: Travel bag: The...
Happy Dog or Stressed Dog: Do You Know the Difference?
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on Friday April 26th, 2013 at 03:46 PM
Its no secret that dogs dont speak English. So how do we communicate with our pets? Understanding your dogs body language is key to a good pet-owner relationship. Reading the signals that your dog gives off is important to determine what they are trying to tell you, whether its that they are happy, stressed or annoyed. Dog signals can be complex, but they can be generally broken down into a few categories; enjoyment, stress and enough already. If your dog is exhibiting 3 or 4 behaviors from...Dog Park Goes Digital: iPhone App for Taking Your Dog to the Park
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on Friday April 19th, 2013 at 07:45 PM
With summer fast approaching, everyone wants to get outside with their four-legged friend. The dog park can be an enticing place, a wide open area where your dog is free to play off leash and with other dogs. But the dog park can also be a place for concern, where different dogs with different personalities come together with little to no supervision. By preparing with the necessary tools, however, you can set your dog up for success in this situation. One great tool is an iPhone app...Outdoor Dog Games
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on Friday April 5th, 2013 at 01:46 PM
With beautiful weather finally arriving, its a great time to get out and be active with your dog. There are many different ways to play with your pooch. A fun game will not only help improve the bond between you and your dog, but it will also help stimulate your dog mentally and physically. Playing with your dogdoesn'thave to be complex, and it is a great way for them (and even you!) to get some exercise. Every dog has a different activity that they love, so try out a few to see which one...Keeping You Both Busy - De-Stressing Tip Four: How to Entertain Your Dog with Homemade Toys
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on Thursday March 28th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Making your own dog toys can be an inexpensive and easy way to keep your dog entertained. Whether or not you consider yourself a crafty person, these toys are simple to make and can give your dog hours of enjoyment. For details on how to play with your pooch using everyday items, check out the instructions below. Box Braid Tug Toy You will need: 4, 4x48 Fleece Fabric Strips (You can easily customize the toy by using different colored fleece or even strips of an old T-shirt!) Scissors Ruler 1....
Bark all about it! De-stressing tip three: How to stop "give me that" barking
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on Thursday March 21st, 2013 at 04:25 PM
Do you have a dog that tends to bark in order to get something from you? There are lots of reasons why dogs bark, as it is their dominant means of communication, but this persistent give-me-that barking is when a dog continuously barks at you until they get what they want. As stressful and annoying as this behavior can be, give me that barking can be an easy thing to correct. Eliminating it can be simple, but the key is to be consistent. The most common times your dog will bark are during...
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