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?
It’s the battle of the cat hacks! Learning a little cat hack can your life easier. So tell me, which cat hacks would you try? The Litter-box-odor Hack Unlike dogs, cats usually don’t go out on walks when comes potty time. Therefore, many owners are left with no choice but to co-exist with the litter box. Rather than investing in an expensive self-cleaning litter box, simply eliminate the odor by resorting to vinegar, baking soda, and green tea leaves.
Want to know which small breed dogs are popular in North America? Let’s discover the 15 cutest dog breeds. West Highland White Terrier: The West Highland White Terrier is a small breed dog who has a face to die for. Not only are they happy and cuddly, but they also make great watchdogs because they will be sure to alert you when they hear noises. Having an alert dog is great. However, it’s important to train them early because Westies are known to be excessive barkers, so if you don’t want your ears full, start the training process now.
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.
Being a dog owner comes with a lot of responsibilities. I have a admit, when I got my very first puppy Juju at 17, I had no idea what was to come. Each day goes by, I learn a little bit more from her. After nearly 12 years with my precious girl, she taught me how to be a better owner. Here are the things all potential and new dog owners should know.
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.