Archive for the 'Play Biting' Category
Setting Limits for Your Canine Companion
December 11th, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Training Methods, Manners, Play Biting, Chewing, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, How Dogs Think, House Training, Digging, Barking Dog Problems, Jumping, Running Away, Separation Anxiety, Pulling, Begging, Object Guarding When it comes to our beloved pets, many people don’t like to set too many limits. Even the most strict of pet owners will usually admit that they like to spoil their pet sometimes, and of course, a little spoiling is okay.
However when not enough limits are set, several problems can arise. Firstly, the fact […]
Grandma’s Gift Puppy
November 3rd, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Play Biting, Chewing, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, Selecting A Dog, House Training, Digging, Barking Dog Problems, Jumping, Pulling, Begging Once upon a time, there was a Grandma. She has always loved golden retrievers and has enjoyed their exuberant, loving personalities throughout her lifetime.
Unfortunately Grandma’s latest golden retriever passed away at the age of 14. She loved that dog so much and was heartbroken at the loss. She cried for quite some time and continued […]
Holiday Puppy Proofing
November 3rd, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Play Biting, Chewing, Dog Obedience, For Families, How Dogs Think, House Training, Jumping, Pulling, Begging “Ahh… the Christmas tree… a giant stick! And it even has balls hanging on it! It’s the dog toy of my dreams!” This is likely how your puppy or young dog views this central holiday decoration that graces your home.
However, aside from the obvious fact that you don’t want your dog to knock over the […]
Puppies Bite!
February 13th, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Training Methods, Manners, Play Biting Getting a puppy is a very exciting time. Perhaps you’ve been waiting for the time to be “right,” or maybe you just fell in love with a puppy at an adopt-a-thon.
Either way, once you get the puppy home, the realities of having one tend to set in rather quickly. Although they are adorable, sometimes snuggly […]
Benefits of a Dog Toy Box
December 6th, 2006 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Training Methods, Play Biting, ChewingDog toys are a very important part of owning a dog or puppy. Since dogs enjoy chewing, the purpose of dog toys is to provide your pet with appropriate items to chew so he doesn’t chew other things around your home. Also important is that dog toys, such as balls, frisbees, sterilized bones, dog stuffed […]