Q: Why should I teach my dog to sit? A: Teaching your dog to sit may seem very basic, but a ‘sit’ is actually one of the most important things for your dog to learn. Teaching your dog to sit on cue is very simple and is a good exercise to do to prevent other […]
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We’re almost at the end of the year, and it’s time to plan for the year-end celebrations! And what better way than with food? We know that you also want to include your dog in your celebrations, so here are a few recipes to try out. For starters – Bear’s blueberry flapjack recipe This
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There could be a myriad of reasons why you feel your dog needs medication to alter his behaviour. In some cases, dogs may need something to calm them down, but medication is not always the ideal solution. Often, a dog and his owner just need therapy. This article discusses the two options, and the type
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Q: At the vet the other day, my nine-year-old dog snapped at a puppy who sniffed him in his face. He didn’t bite the puppy though. Is this normal behaviour? Why did he do it? A: Let’s look at this situation from your dog’s point of view, bearing in mind that a series of events,
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Whether you should clean your dog’s ears regularly depends on your dog and his ear shape. Dogs with longer ears might need more cleaning, but for all dogs, it is important that you regularly check their ears, as dogs can develop an ear infection. 1. Frequency Before you grab the ear-cleaning solution, check if
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Balancing a treat on his nose is much more than just a cute trick for your dog. It teaches him to focus and to be patient. If you can get your dog to sit still for a few seconds while balancing a treat on his nose, he will also be able to focus on other
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Sometimes we just want to brag about our dog’s ‘bag of tricks’ and there’s nothing wrong with that! Dogs love to learn new things, and spinning around is one of those easy tricks you can teach your dog. Here’s a video to teach you how to teach your dog to spin around:
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Teaching your dog to walk with a loose leash is one of the most fundamental skills that you can teach him. If he learns how to walk with a loose leash, it will build the trust between you tremendously. He needs clear communication of what you want, and this happens when he checks in with
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There will be times when your dog will pick up something dangerous or harmful and you’ll want him to drop it immediately. You don’t want to chase your dog around with the item in his mouth – he might think it is a little game of ‘Catch me, if you can’. The ‘drop it’ cue
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Spice up your dog’s life with this simple yet very interesting game. Once your dog understands the basics of the game, you can bring in a variety of alternatives to keep it interesting. You can play this game with your dog every day and he will love it. Here’s a video with ideas on how
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There are many reasons why your dog should know the stay cue. One of them could be if there is a dangerous situation and you need to assist someone, but your dog needs to stay clear. Or it could be something as simple as you needing to carry the groceries in from the car. Here’s
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Ever considered trying rally dog with your dog, starting at home? Grab some treats or a toy, and let’s get started! Rally dog is a spin-off from the sport of dog obedience. Many of the foundations in obedience are necessary in rally dog too. To successfully execute rally dog signs, your dog needs to follow
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