What is the dominant dog? Some people attribute all bad dog behaviors to “dominance”, while others do not want to use the “dominant dog” label at all. We examine dominance in dogs and present techniques for handling this issue.
Archives for January 2010
Build a Strong Bond with Your Dog
To establish a strong bond with our dog, we need love, as well as a good dose of rules and structure. We discuss some dog bonding tips, and how we can create a healthy relationship with our dog that is based on trust.
What Is Dog Cruelty?
Dog cruelty is often defined as inflicting unnecessary pain and suffering on our dog. Most dog cruelty laws, only deal with cases of extreme physical violence and neglect. However, the question of cruelty becomes a lot more controversial, when pain is applied in the context of dog training or dog behavior modification. We consider dog cruelty, and whether certain training techniques fall under its umbrella.
How to Get a Dog – Getting a Cheap Dog or Puppy
We consider how to get a dog or puppy. There are a variety of places where we can buy a new dog, but the most advertised puppy stores may not be the best places to get a healthy and well-temperamented dog. We present the various options for getting a dog together with their pros and cons.
How to Stop Leash Biting
the toy was no longer sufficient to contain my dog’s frustration.
Dogs leash bite for a variety of reasons including boredom, frustration, over-excitement, and redirected energy. We consider the different types of leash biters and what are the different techniques for stopping this leash biting behavior.
Food Training – Good, Bad, or Bribery?
Some people consider food dog training to be bribery. Is food training bribery? More importantly, is food training and effective way to train our dogs? We consider these questions here, and examine whether food can be used to stop bad dog behaviors.
Dog Amputation – Siberian Husky Shania
Dog amputation is always a very difficult decision. I had to make that decision for my Siberian Husky, Shania, when she was only a few months old. I seriously considered returning Shania because I didn’t know how amputation would affect her life, my life, and everything else. This is the story of Shania, her leg amputation, her bravery, her wonderful spirit, and her general awesomeness!
What to Feed a Dog to Keep Him Healthy and Happy
What to feed a dog? There are four dog feeding strategies – kibble, wet dog food, homemade dog food, and raw diet (BARF). There is no definitive answer as to which method is best. We summarize each class of dog food, and present their pros and cons.
New Year – Jan. 2010
Hyperactive Dogs – How to Calm a Hyper Dog or Hyper Puppy
I have three hyperactive dogs, two Siberian Huskies and a Shiba Inu. so I have had my fair share of hyper dog challenges. My dogs have taught me a few things about calming and redirecting hyper energy. Here are some of the hyper dog lessons I learned.