Dogs rely on vocalization in order to communicate with owners and other dogs. Do you ever wonder what do dog barks mean? Understanding what your dog is trying to say may help strengthen the bond. Dogs communicate with each other in three ways: chemically, visually, and vocally. Chemically, dogs tend to smell each other in …
Dogs convey significant information about their feelings just by their body language. Understanding a dog’s body language helps both owners and their dogs. Although dogs can’t talk, their owners can still pick up clues on what’s going on in their minds just by reading their pet’s body language. Just like humans, dogs express feelings of …
As a professional dog trainer, the term “small dog syndrome” is one that I hear and use daily. Small dogs (such as chihuahuas) have the reputation to be snarly, barky and nervous – which is true in some cases! The good news is that you can absolutely avoid small dog syndrome in your lap dog …
Is your dog shy? Do you ever wonder why shy dogs are shy? Shy dogs lack confidence and are often turned in to shelters because they are not much fun. Symptoms of shyness in dogs Shy dogs are those who cringe in the back of their kennel when someone tries to pet them. They …
New dog owners usually do crate training with their puppies. But, not everyone adopts puppies. If you have adopted an adult dog, you might need to train your new fur baby to use their crate. Adult dogs need to learn where their special place is in your home, and as the new parent, it’s your …