Dogs do not engage in unrewarding behavior. Dog training is mostly about making bad behaviors unrewarding. If we simply employ this principle, we can stop our dog from barking excessively.

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Death Of The Family Pet: A Proper Goodbye To Your Faithful Friend
As the words of a sad, but sweet, eulogy was echoed over the loudspeaker of a public address system, a spotlight began to slowly illuminate an object in the center of the show ring: a leash, attached to an empty training collar.
The Occasion?
It was […]

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Pet Owners Can Avoid Halloween Hazards
It’s no secret Halloween’s popularity is growing and is second only to Christmas in the United States for holiday decoration sales. While the appeal to children is obvious, adults have now pushed Halloween to the status of America’s wildest party time.

Family pets are often included in the festive mood or […]

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Almost 20 million California households have pets at risk of harm during a disaster.
– Recent disasters and follow-up research have shown that proper
preparation and effective coordination of animal issues enhance the
ability of emergency personnel to protect both human and animal health
and safety.
– Ten to 25 percent of pet owners will fail to evacuate because of […]

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As the days grow shorter, and the nights grow darker, many people across Scotland look forward to one of the last outdoor celebrations of the year - Bonfire Night. Before revellers get too excited about the festivities and start stocking up on fireworks, the Scottish SPCA would like to issue a warning about the potential […]

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Your dog’s body is made up of 70% water. He can live even if he loses all the fat and half of the protein in his body. However, he will die if his body loses even just 1/10 of his water.
In order to survive, a full-grown dog requires, at the very least, two milliliters (mls) […]

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Your adult dog needs the right amount of balance in his training. These needs include a regular dose of physical exercise, mental exercise, and the need to socialize.
 
Providing your dog with these needs will keep him happy, healthy, and may even add extra years to his life.
Mental Needs Of Your Adult Dog
The more you teach […]

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What are the signs of “dog bullying” and how can you prevent your dog from being bullied by other dogs?
There are dogs out there that bully other dogs when in a “doggie environment”, such as a dog park, dog daycare, or a beach area designated for dogs and their owners.
 
Often, bullying takes place in large […]

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Hyperactivity in dogs is a common problem. Generally it is present amongst a cluster of other inappropriate behaviors such as jumping, pulling on the leash and unwarranted barking. In most cases, canine hyperactivity is stress induced.

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Understanding What Dog Ear Movements Mean
All positions of a dog’s ears should be gauged relative to the way the dog normally carries his ears when he is relaxed. Dogs with severely cropped or very long ears will be harder to read.
Ears erect or slightly forward: “What is that?” This is a sign of attention in […]

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