When your dog engages in behaviors you disapprove of, don’t resort to scolding after the fact. The key is to catch them in the act. You might have seen countless guilty dog videos around the web and determined that dogs are capable of feeling remorse after doing a bad deed. However, the guilty look is not a sign of guilt, rather, it’s a sign of fear. In order to train your dog to ditch a certain bad habit, you have to make a clear association between the behavior and the consequences. Scolding after the fact just confuses your dog, and you’ll see your dog going back to the same old habit if you don’t discipline him/her during the act.
Is your dog a weirdo? Surprisingly, what’s weird to us is completely normal to them! I was curious as to why my dog is a total weirdo, so I did some digging around, and boy oh boy, it was an interesting discovery. Without further ado, here are my top 6 weird dog behaviors.
A dog can’t tap its paw on the keyboard and search up youtube videos for the purpose of entertainment, nor can’t it go out for a drive to catch up with an old friend to pass time. So how do dogs deal with boredom? If you are a dog owner, you probably know dogs kill time by taking lots of naps throughout the day. Well, the good news is your dog is probably well-rested, but a bored and well-rested dog is a recipe for disasters. So I am here to save the day with some fun activities you can enjoy with your dog at home to keep boredom-related mischiefs at bay.
Bringing a new puppy into your family is an amazing feeling and having a proper introduction is crucial to ensure a smooth transition for both of your dogs. Prior to the introduction, there are a few things to keep in mind. Introduce them at a neutral place: Dogs are naturally territorial. Hence, it’s a good idea to introduce the older dog to the new puppy outside of your home. Take the older dog out for a walk and have both dogs meet each other on the street. You can also introduce them behind a fence where they are separate but can still properly greet each other. Allow them to sniff each other without interruption and provide treats and encouragement to both dogs when they engage each other.
I was watching T.V on the couch one day and in the corner of my eye, I saw my dog scooting comically across the carpet as if she had wheels on her hind legs. I thought it was the cutest thing and took out my cell phone to record this hilarious moment for my husband. Minutes later, she came up for a cuddle, it was then, when I smelled something fishy, no pun intended.