Parents, just a reminder, we know that many little kids like to run around, jump and yell. However, puppies (and a lot of dogs too) get amped up too just by being around that kind of activity. That can lead to your dog running, jumping, pouncing, nipping or biting, grabbing clothes or grabbing anything. It can lead to more jumping and yelling and pushing from your child. Ultimately it can lead to clothes being torn, furnishings being damaged or worse of all – someone getting hurt. Dogs and puppies that are over aroused can bite, and bite hard. [Read more…] about Managing Your Dog’s Arousal Around Kids
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Importance Of Playing With Your Dog
Training aside. I have another question. On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you think your pet would rank you in terms of fun? [Read more…] about Importance Of Playing With Your Dog
Using Play In Dog Training
When you think about pet training and behavior management, do you also think about playing?
Think about it for a minute. Think about how much more engaged you are in an activity or a conversation (and tuning out the outside distractions) when you are laughing and being challenged. [Read more…] about Using Play In Dog Training