Every dog owner with a garden always has some sort of fight with their dog because of digging.  Dogs can destroy a beautiful landscape whenever they start digging.  It does not matter to them what crop they destroy, what matters is that they can dig, dig, and dig.

Some dogs will even have a self-satisfied grin that they would not exactly hide when you scold them.  Apparently, it’s not something they perceive as a mischievous act, but something that they do normally and enjoy. Read the full article

You may have heard about separation anxiety in toddlers and children.  And for some hearing separation anxiety in their pets is quite new.   They even think it’s quite preposterous that an animal would be capable of such a human behavior… until they go home and find their homes in shambles, as well as a dog with minor injuries.

This is a common problem for dog owners whenever they leave for work.  Sometimes the owner gets so upset over the dog that it leads to giving the dog away either to other friends and family or to a dog shelter. Read the full article

Any basic supply list for a new dog will include a leash and collar or harness. I prefer a harness myself – but that is another topic for a later time. The point is that no matter what plans you have for your pet, there will be times that walking him on a leash will be necessary. Therefore, it is important that every dog owner work with his pet to train him the proper way to walk when on a leash.

Most puppies will initially want to pull away during a walk. While this may seem cute at first, if it is allowed to continue the practice will become ingrained and it is a difficult habit to break. A key component to leash training is to stop anytime the dog pulls. This helps to teach your pet proper leash manners. Read the full article

Dog lovers everywhere realize that dogs are a lot like children – even the best of them misbehave and act out at times. Well, let’s face it, even adults have those tendencies, lol. But when it comes to our dogs we have to be on top of the situation if we are going to keep it under control. The fact is, if we ignore some of those behaviors our pet is likely to not only continue them, but to even develop other inappropriate behaviors; all of which will be difficult to break.

But finding effective ways of dealing with these behaviors is often a problem for many dog owners. We have to walk a fine line between being firm but in showing kindness at the same time when correcting our pets. Even old dogs can learn new tricks – but a lot depends on how we approach this teaching. Read the full article

There are some important guidelines you need to consider when teaching your puppy the basics of good behavior. When training a puppy it is the methods or techniques used that will make or break your training regimen with your dog. Follow these five important guidelines and teaching your puppy is easier than ever. Read the full article