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If your dog meets the criteria below, you should actively prevent others from petting or approaching it. Shy, anxious, nervous, reactive, barky, snappy dogs should always be protected by being approached by other people (especially kids) and other dogs and dog walkers. To do so, you can use visual messages to ask people for space, not petting your dog, and tell them your
Perfect Puppy In 7 Days by Sophia Yin It’s a geeky way to learn about puppies and dogs. With 176 pages and over 400 photos, Dr. Yin explains why puppies do what they do, how even minor modifications in their environment and your inter-actions can dramatically affect their behavior, and how quickly they can learn when you set them up for success. This
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The SF Bay area is experiencing a major heat wave this summer! This article recommends some tips for quickly cooling your dog and products that will keep it cool longer. Learn to recognize signs of overheating. First, let’s quickly overview the signs of your dog overheating. During hot summer days, dogs that exercise too much or cannot regulate their body heat can get
This list covers calming solutions beyond prescribed medication. It can be used during stressful events, such as staying home alone, fireworks or storms, or if your dog is sound sensitive and needs help staying calm. These solutions can slightly or significantly reduce stress levels in your dog, but they are not guaranteed to create a miracle. Some of the listed items help a
Dogs are not big fans of fireworks or busy, loud gatherings. Some of you already know that your dog will be terrified during fireworks, and some of you brand-new dog owners will yet discover that. Common issues during fireworks time: In this article, I will share practical tips for the safest way to survive fireworks with your dog. If this is your first
For strong pullers and dogs who are hard to control on a leash, I recommend using a no-pull harness with a front clip and, ideally, a double connection leash. The front clip reduces the effect of pulling, and the double-connected leash gives you a little bit more control over the dog. Ideally, you use a no-pull harness as a temporary solution while training
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If you’re at the point in your dog parenthood where you need to start sending your dog to a doggy daycare, ensure you take the time to choose a good one. While not all dogs benefit from doggy daycare, those who do will thoroughly enjoy their time with other dogs. However, even these dogs won’t benefit from an overcrowded, unregulated, unsupervised space that
Around 12-16 weeks (3-4 months) your puppy’s adult teeth will emerge and replace milk teeth. Teething comes with lots of discomfort, so puppies relieve it by chewing on things. And unless provided lots of different chew toys and teething chews, they will end up chewing and biting on everything: furniture, shoes, socks, wooden sticks, and even your arms and legs. Get your puppy