Table of contentsWhat is leash training?9 reasons why leash training is importantWhen should you start leash training your dog?How long does it take to leash train a dog?What you need to leash train your dog#1: Leash#2: Collar/harness#3: Treats#4: Dog poop bags#5: Patience (a lot of it)11 easy steps to leash train a dog (how-to)#1: Introduce …
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Table of contents27 common dog training mistakes + how to fix them#1: Holding back training#2: Insufficient training sessions#3: Irregular training schedule#4: Inconsistent cues and signals#5: Conflicting the pack’s training#6: Overly long training sessions#7: Thinking all dogs are the same#8: Getting ahead of yourself#9: Expecting results too soon#10: Incorrect timing with reward#11: Disordered treat delivery#12: Repeating …
Table of contents13 signs your dog is jealous of the baby + how to stop it#1: Being pushy#2: Sticking to you like glue#3: Ignoring you#4: Leaving the room#5: Automatic trick machine#6: Excessive barking#7: Acting aggressively#8: Misbehaving#9: Having accidents in the house#10: Destructive behaviors#11: Overgrooming#12: Changes in appetite#13: Depression Some of our furry friends get along …
Table of contentsCan a shock collar kill a small dog?Can a shock collar kill a big dog?7 risks when using a shock collar#1: Deceptive advertising #2: Offers no protection and safety#3: Abusive #4: Canine researchers oppose #5: Pose a threat to dog parent communities#6: Lack of scientific proof#7: Means death for Fido “The most effective dog training device.” …
Table of contentsWhat are dog calming signals?Why do dogs use calming signals?The importance of recognizing calming signals in dogs27 dog calming signals#1: Lip licking#2: Lip smacking#3: Tongue flicking#4: Head turning#5: Full-body turn#6: Avoiding gaze#7: ‘Whale eye’#8: Freezing#9: Shaking off#10: Yawning#11: Sniffing#12: Sudden scratching#13: Panting at rest#14: ‘Play bow’#15: Tail-wagging#16: Paw raise#17: Splitting up#18: Licking#19: Walking …
Table of contentsAre shock collars illegal?7 reasons why shock collars should be illegal#1: It’s a negative reinforcement#2: Inflicts pain#3: Causes injury#4: Instills fear, anxiety, and stress#5: Suppresses bad behavior#6: Vets disapprove#7: Lacks scientific evidence #8: Damages your bond#9: There are other ways Shock collars are illegal in some countries. Despite petitions to ban these devices… There …
Table of contents19 dog panic attack signs#1: Fast heart rate#2: Rapid breathing#3: Trembling or shaking#4: Sudden panting#5: Excessive drooling#6: Pacing#7: Digging or scratching#8: Frantically seeking your attention#9: Hysterically trying to hide#10: Gastrointestinal (GI) upset#11: Vomiting#12: Diarrhea#13: Peeing or pooping indoors#14: Vocalizing#15: Trying to escape#16: Frightened body language#17: Loss of appetite#18: Extreme and sudden aggression#19: Self-harmHow …
Table of contentsIs a shock collar good for training dogs?13 reasons why dog professionals are against shock collar training for dogs#1: Severe stress #2: Triggers aggression #3: Anxiety #4: Neck damage #5: Skin irritation #6: Burn wounds#7: Depression#8: Device malfunction risks #9: Diseases #10: It’s cruel #11: Poor communication #12: It follows the alpha theory #13: Not a permanent solution BONUS: It’s deadly Shock collars are …
Table of contents11 types of anxiety in dogs#1: Fear-related anxiety#2: Car anxiety#3: Anxiety in specific places#4: Separation anxiety#5: Pain-induced anxiety#6: Age-related anxiety#7: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) #8: Anxiety due to neglect and abandonment#9: Illness-related anxiety#10: Generalized anxiety#11: Excessive stimulus anxiety (phobia)5 tips to manage anxiety in dogs#1: Desensitization and counterconditioning#2: Massage them#3: Anxiety medications Anxiety is …
Table of contentsDo vets recommend shock collars?What is an aversive or harmful dog training method?Why vets won’t recommend shock collars (anymore) Shock collars are cruel tools that cause pain to our dogs. There is no scientific evidence proving their effectiveness. So, many dog behaviorists and trainers don’t use this harmful training method. But what about …