Calming games for a hyperactive dog
Over-excitement can be a problem if you can’t get your hyperactive dog to settle down. These 3 games help by rewarding relaxed behavior. Identifying a…
Category: Dog Training
Canine Compulsive Disorder or CCD
Does your dog seem obsessive-compulsive? Does he do the same strange things over and over again, without apparent reason? He could have Canine Compulsive Disorder…
Building a bond with words
Teaching your dog the meaning of a range of words strengthens your bond through communication and collaboration. One of the first things I learned about…
4 ways Reiki can help shelter animals
Shelter dogs and cats are under a lot of stress. Reiki can relieve their discomfort and even make them more adoptable. Animal shelters are stressful…
Top 10 training tips
Set your dog up for success with these suggestions for positive training. Training simply means educating your dog in a safe and loving environment, and…
Three reasons why dogs bite
While biting is a form of aggression, only a small percentage of dogs that bite are actually aggressive. Here are three reason which may cause…
Transforming behavior with games
From begging to pulling on the leash to getting overexcited during play, any dog can develop unwanted behaviors. Here are four common behavior problems and how…
How to introduce a new dog to your cat
Your dog and cat can co-exist, but it is vital to go about it the right way for everyone’s safety. Here are some great tips…
5 steps to greater enrichment
Circling through these five themes of environmental enrichment can help keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated as well as happy, content and well-behaved. As…
Acupressure-massage for puppy mill survivors
Combining veterinary care with acupressure-massage can help heal these dogs, both physically and emotionally. Pet shop puppies are adorable. Your heart melts and you have to…
5 best times for training
Training is necessary, and the lessons you teach him should be practiced regularly. Here are the five best times of day to do it. Finding…
Social well-being for dogs
Companionship and social well-being are as vital to his quality of life as food, water and shelter. My mother is an animal lover. That’s why she…
