Table of contentsWhen my dog died, a part of me diedI badly needed something to get me through this dark period. Little did I know what was about to happen.My heart was devastated…I didn’t want what happened with Alex to happen to another pup. That wasn’t meant to happen…Her next words made my perfect world crumble in …
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Table of contentsWhy are dogs gentle with babies? 7 reasons#1: Pack instincts#2: It’s in their DNA#3: Their senses#4: They have empathy#5: Possessive behavior #6: Proper socialization#7: Maternal instincts BONUS: They’re copying you Babies are fragile bundles of life. But you wouldn’t expect a fur baby to know that. So when Fido treats a newborn so gently… You …
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 contentsWhy does my dog try to bite the vet? 7 causes#1: Due to anxiety #2: A traumatic experience #3: Stress#4: Sensory overload #5: Dogs can sense your mood#6: Lack of socialization#7: Fido hates shots and pillsMy dog tries to bite the vet: 3 solutions#1: Know the warning signs#2: Relieve Fido’s stress or anxiety#3: Socialize your dog BONUS: …
Table of contents7 shock collar side effects#1: It causes health problems#2: Stops motivation to train#3: Develops apathy and sadness#4: Offers no consistent benefit#5: Learns avoidance and aggression#6: Develop a pessimistic personality#7: Create tension between you and your canine Despite what online ads tell you… Shock collars are inhumane and hurt our dogs. This isn’t an …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs hate the vet? 9 reasons#1: Dogs can smell illness#2: Canines can smell death#3: Unpleasant car ride#4: Bad associations#5: Your dog doesn’t like their crate#6: A traumatic experience#7: They hate the medicine#8: It’s noisy at the vet’s #9: Lack of socialization#BONUS: They prefer staying by your side What to do when your dog …
Table of contentsAre shock collars cruel?9 ways shock collar can hurt your dog#1: Leads to severe stress Here are helpful tips to ease your dog’s mental state:#2: Causes aggression #3: Triggers anxiety #4: Causes other personality changes #5: Shock collars can cause burns#6: There’s also the risk of skin allergies #7: Shock collars affect your dog’s pregnancy (miscarriages)#8: They’re unhealthy …
Table of contents7 types of dog training#1: Positive reinforcement#2: Negative reinforcement#3: Dominance (alpha) theory#4: Clicker training#5: Shock collar training#6: Relationship-based training#7: Model-rival (M-R) methodThe best type of dog training for you and your dog Training your dog’s an important job. It teaches your Fido new skills. As well as good manners. But since there are …
Table of contents7 reasons why shock collars are bad for dogs#1: Violates 4 out of 5 freedoms of animal welfare#2: Brings discomfort#3: Causes pain, injury, and disease#4: Induces fear and distress #5: Strains communication with our dogs#6: Fatal to dogs’ lives #7: Experts highly discourage using itConclusion: Are shock collars bad for dogs? How far will you …
Table of contents23 signs of anxiety in dogs#1: Lip-licking#2: ‘Forehead paw’#3: ‘Whale eyes’#4: Avoiding eye contact#5: Restlessness#6: Pacing#7: Increased urination#8: Breaking house training#9: Gut problems#10: Trying to escape#11: Hiding from you#12: Panting#13: Excessive drooling#14: Destructive behaviors#15: Excessive vocalizations#16: Digging #17: Freezing#18: Reduced activity#19: Change in appetite#20: Unsettledness#21: Developing displacement behaviors#22: Compulsive behaviors#23: Self-harmHow to treat it …