50.6% of dogs that come from households with 3 dogs or more are socialized as puppies, while only 26.5% of dogs are socialized as puppies whose owners have less than 3 dogs.
There has been a lot of publicity about Pit Bulls and some other breeds as being dangerously aggressive, but the American Animal Hospital Association says any dog CAN be aggressive. The real key is the dog’s early training, socialization and environment.
Dog Quiz: Q: Which dog breed is the smallest of them all? A) Dachshund; B) Shih tzu; C) Pomeranian; D) Chihuahua. A: "D" Chihuahua.
Do you know anyone with a dog so excitable that he or she must be locked up whenever company comes over? With proper training from a dog expert, your pet can learn to be calm whether it’s just you at home or visitors have arrived.
In Jewish tradition, owners must feed their dogs before themselves. As with beasts of burden, dogs are allowed to rest during Shabbat, which means they cannot be asked to fetch during this period. During Passover, dogs should not be fed leavened grains.
From the earliest possible moment give your pup or dog his own, private sleeping place that's not used by anyone else in the family, or another pet. He'll benefit from short periods left alone in the comfort and safety of his den.
If your dog digs holes all over the yard, keeping you from planting flowers or starting a garden, this can be fixed with professional training. Then, you can have that garden you have always wanted!
Medium-sized dogs are usually the most energetic because they are typically working dogs bred to run and work all day. These dogs are not meant to be locked inside and will vent their energy any way they can.
Have you ever wondered how your puppy manages to be an agile and fast runner? A dog's shoulder blades aren't attached to the rest of his skeletal structure. This provides enhanced flexibility and ease of movement.
Unfortunately, some puppies have so much energy that they would run until they hit a body of water they couldn’t cross if given half the chance. When you need to help channel your puppy’s natural energy, you may want to consider obedience training as a start.
As with people, every dog learns at its own pace. Try to focus more on your dog’s improvement from class to class than on its performance versus that of the other dogs in the class. Your ability to stay positive will help your pet succeed more than you may realize.
Did you know that a bored dog is a destructive dog? As such, it's best to give your dog the enrichment that they need in order for them to be able to exercise not just their body but their intellect as well.
Teach dogs not to jump up when they are young. A grown dog can easily topple you over in excitement if it hasn’t been taught appropriate behavior.
Naturally, training is much easier when your dog knows its name. Training has double the effect when you use your dog’s name before the command. For example “Fido, sit!” rather than simply “sit!”
Great training takes a lot of commitment and time, but having a great trainer can help you make the job that much easier, and they can offer you the hands on support you may need as you begin the process.
Developing a relationship with your dog's veterinarian is easier today than ever before. There are now over 54,852 veterinarians operating in the U.S. That figure is up 55 percent over the last 15 years.
Here are the top 10 trendy names for female dogs, which one is your favorite? 1. Elsa 2. Bella 3. Stella 4. Quinn 5. Sophie 6. Ivy 7. Charlie 8. Aurora 9. Avery 10. Lila
Do you think your dog might be better behaved and happier if he spent more time with you? You're in good company. In a recent poll, one in three dog owners admitted to calling their dogs on the phone when they're away and leaving cheery answering machine messages.
Panting allows a dog to circulate air through their bodies in order to evaporate saliva from the tongue, mouth and lungs, cooling their body temperature. Unlike humans, dogs only have sweat glands on the pads of their paws.
Did you know that puppy socialization has been linked to the psychological health and happiness of adult dogs? Starting your dog off right with puppy training classes will be an important part of his or her growing up.
One of the goals of obedience training is for you to be able to control your pet's behavior in any situation. Indeed, professional training results in dogs that listen to commands, which will make the outcome of just about any situation successful.
Proper training- whether for day to day family life, or a more intense career as a flyball or agility partner- is key to helping any busy dog happy and healthy. A professional trainer can help get you off to the right start, and help you learn all that you need to know going forward.
Having a dog that is trained makes for a better pet. There’s no concern your girl will attack visitors if she has been trained to have self-confidence and self-esteem. Because dogs can be unpredictable animals, training makes them overall safer to be around.
It's important to keep in mind that a dog is a living, breathing animal that requires a long-term commitment. Unfortunately, many forget this and begin to neglect their pooches as soon as the excitement and novelty wear off.
