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.
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.
The Squirrel Instinct – Can it be Retrained?
All dogs have some amount of prey drive or what is better known as the Squirrel Instinct. When my dog sees a squirrel, cat, or some other prey, all thoughts of food and safety fly from her head and she is only interested in that bushy tail. Here, we consider a dog’s prey drive and how we can effectively deal with a powerful Squirrel Instinct.
Walking with a 3 Legged Dog
Walking with a three legged dog is a bit different, and can sometimes be a challenge. In particular, three legged dogs have a different gait, and may have difficulty making sharp and quick turns. They also have less balance, and are more prone to falling down. Here, we consider how to make the walk more fun, relaxed, and comfortable for our tripod dog.
People and 3 Legged Dogs
I have a three legged dog called Shania. She is an awesome dog, has a great temperament, and enjoys life a lot more than my other dog. However, because three legged dogs are unusual, they attract more people-attention during walks. Dealing with people may be one of the more challenging aspects of living with a three legged dog.
3 Legged Dog Care, Tripod Dog Care
How to care for a three legged dog so that she can live a happy and healthy life. I am very glad that I share my life with Shania, a three legged Husky. Here are some of the things I learned from her.
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