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An old dog can't learn new tricks, but you can; how-tos on everything you'll need to be your pet's best friend.
How to train your dog & Top Training Tips
How to train a dog to sit Teaching your dog to sit is a great place to start with your training, and it can be a really useful command for them to learn. For example, teaching your dog to sit at curbs can make crossing roads safer, and asking your dog to sit when greeting people means they're less likely to jump up.
By ELIA MWAPINGA2 years ago in Petlife
Training Tips for Small Dog Breeds
While a small dog is as much of a dog as any of the larger breeds, smaller breeds tend to get less training time than bigger dogs. As a dog trainer, I’ve had small dogs as frequently as I’ve had larger breeds, yet after recently bringing home a small breed puppy, I was reminded how many people are surprised that my small dogs get as much socialization and training as my large breeds do. This is because there is an assumption that smaller dogs need less training. But dogs who don’t get training are more likely to have behavioral issues, which can make dogs less pleasant to live with and more challenging to bring places. Small Dogs Are Very Trainable Some small dogs are given fewer opportunities to train because dog owners may think they require less training. Similarly, some small dog owners fall into a pattern of picking their small dogs up instead of addressing the dog’s underlying feelings about the difficult behaviors. Mallory Kratimenos, a Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT Online), International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT), and Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), specializes specifically in training small dogs. “At the end of the day, small dogs are dogs. They are not a separate species; the “small” is only descriptive of their size,” she says
By ELIA MWAPINGA2 years ago in Petlife
Teach Your Dog to Say Please: The Key to Good Behavior
We teach children to say please because it’s polite, but what about our dogs? Should we ask them to say please, too? And how would you even do that? Asking your dog to perform a simple behavior, like nose targeting, before you hand over a resource, like a toy, is the canine equivalent of saying “please.” And just like in children, it leads to good manners. What Does It Mean to Ask Your Dog to Say Please? Asking your dog to say please is all about having your pet earn the things they want. It’s like giving a child an allowance if they do their chores. If your dog wants a walk, ask them to sit before you open the door. If your dog wants to play a game of tug-of-war, ask them to lie down before you start the game. And so on. In essence, your dog learns they get what they want by giving you what you want. Think of it as a new way of interacting with your dog. Rather than providing resources at random or for no reason, sometimes you’ll ask your dog to earn them with a simple behavior they already understand. In this way, reinforcing your dog’s training will no longer be a chore you need to schedule, or worse, something you only do at dog training classes Now, it will be built into your day-to-day relationship with your dog.
By ELIA MWAPINGA2 years ago in Petlife
Interesting Facts About Cats: Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Feline Friends
Cats have been an essential part of human history for thousands of years. From their mysterious demeanor to their adorable quirks, they never cease to amaze us. Whether you're a cat lover or just curious about these enigmatic creatures, here are some fascinating facts about cats that will leave you in awe.
By David Andrews2 years ago in Petlife
World Butterfly Day 2025
2025 03 14 World Butterfly Day, Inaction Plan and Our Role Every year, March 14 is celebrated as World Butterfly Day. In some countries, it is also known as National Learn About Butterflies Day. This day is not celebrated at the state level in Sri Lanka, but it is another environmental day that is celebrated by butterfly enthusiasts in their own way. There are more than 20,000 species of butterflies worldwide and this day is used to increase interest in them, draw attention to their conservation and learn about butterflies.
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Petlife
The Struggle of the Kakapo Parrot
Kakapo parrots Although not related to farming, this knowledge is valuable for children. It is very rare for animals like pandas, white rhinos, and mountain gorillas to breed. But there is an animal in New Zealand that is more lazy to breed than all of them. In fact, it is a parrot. A parrot. Known as the Kakapo (night parrot), a parrot
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Petlife
