How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Dogs
Tips Heat exhaustion is very common in bulldogs, pugs, and other breeds with short muzzles; special care must be taken with these breeds to prevent heat stroke. Elderly and overweight…
Crate Training Your Dog
Understand the value of crate training. You might think it cruel to pen a dog up in a crate for hours at a time. But dogs are instinctively den animals,…
How to Exercise a Dog with Arthritis
Introducing Low Impact Exercises Exercise is part of a healthy and happy dog’s life. However, as dogs age, 65% of them will develop arthritis. As a condition that causes inflammation…
How to Give Your Large Dog Enough Exercise
Exercise is an important component of a dog’s health and happiness. Dogs are instinctively programmed to “work” through physical activity.[1] How much exercise dogs need depends on different factors, including…
Teaching “Sit”, “Lie Down”, “Wait”, and “Stand”
Teaching the “Sit” Get your dog into a standing position. The purpose of the “sit” is get your dog to transition from standing to sitting, not just continue sitting. Walk…
Teaching the “Take” and “Drop It” Commands
Understand the command. The “take” is used whenever you want the dog to take something you offer into his mouth. Give your dog a toy to play with. Give him…