There are many reasons why dogs escape. When a dog escapes, it is not sufficient to just block his current escape route. For long-term results, we want to understand the root cause of the escapes, and address those issues. This will not only stop our dog from escaping, but also lead to a better quality of life.
Archives for December 2009
Dog Play – Fun Games to Play with Your Dog or Puppy
Dog play will help keep a dog busy, and channel his energy into fun and constructive activities. Playing with your dog will also help with obedience training, enhance your dog relationship, and establish you as the pack leader. Here are some games my dogs like to play.
The Butt Sniff
Some dogs are tolerant of butt-sniffing but others are not. This is because butt-sniffing can often be seen as a dominance move, and as a result cause dog-to-dog aggression. We discuss the butt-sniff and how to protect your dog from rude canines.
Dog Hug – Teach Your Dog to Enjoy Hugging
We like hugging. Dogs however, do not have the same language for hugs as we do. As a result, what we see as a hug, may be viewed as a threat or dominance move by our dog. We discuss how to train dogs to enjoy hugging, and help them re-associate hugs with something positive.
Dog to Dog Aggression – Why and How to Stop It
Dog to dog aggression may be caused by a variety of factors including fear, excitement, frustration, stress, protection, and dominance. We discuss a variety of techniques that can help with dog to dog aggression. In cases of aggression, always make safety a number one priority.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! Thank you for visiting with Sephy and Shania and for sharing your dog stories with us. It has been great to have such a nice group of people to talk with about Shiba and dog issues. In between drinking eggnog, take many dog pictures and share some […]
Happy Holidays – Dec. 2009
Super Shiba Inu Dusty!
Kawaii! Dusty is an awesome Shiba who actually comes when called – Imagine that!! Here is a comment excerpt from awesome Shiba parent Brendan – “Just a quick note to offer hope to others that read that you can’t take your Shiba off a lead. Well we have had Dusty a while now and after […]
What Do Dogs Want for Christmas?
I love Christmas because everyone is together and there is a lot more time to hang out with the dogs. I love Christmas songs, Christmas movies, chestnuts, and playing Christmas games with the dogs. Nothing beats spending Christmas with some furry friends!