Looking for an effective and humane way to train your furry friend? Positive reinforcement might just be the answer! This popular dog training method focuses on rewarding good behavior instead of punishing bad behavior. Not only does it help to strengthen the bond between you and your pup, but it can also increase their confidence and make them more receptive to learning new behaviors. By consistently rewarding good behavior, you can even reduce negative behaviors in your dog. Plus, using positive reinforcement creates a positive environment for your pup, helping them feel safe, secure, and happy. So why not give it a try and watch your dog flourish?
Now, picture this. It’s feeding time. You put down the bowl and turn away for a second. When you turn around, just like magic, the food is nowhere to be found. If this scenario happens to you on a daily basis, I welcome you to the gulper’s club.
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.
During the lockdown, global dog adoptions went up by 2 folds. With things slowly getting back to normal, lots of new dog owners are left with no choice but to go back to work and leave their dogs at home for hours on hand. Predictably, Google searches about misbehaving dogs surged, and the culprit seems to be pointing fingers at the boredom issue. A bored dog often acts out and displays disruptive behaviors such as making a mess, compulsive paw licking, chewing on furniture, digging garbage, making holes in the walls, barking, and constantly asking for your attention. Here are ways you can keep your dog entertained.