Category: Training + Behaviour
Proper dog park etiquette
| August 27, 2012 | Posted by woof2069 under How-to guides, Training + Behaviour |
We love Dr. Sophia Yin and her educational cartoons. This is a timely one for dog park etiquette. People tend to forget that dogs needs to be supervised properly just like kids. And we see this problem all the time. The dog dad on his phone constantly (honestly for an hour, you can’t look up…
How Kids should NOT interact with Dogs
| February 15, 2012 | Posted by woof2069 under How-to guides, Training + Behaviour |
Potty Patch – Not a match…
| February 7, 2012 | Posted by woof2069 under How-to guides, Training + Behaviour |
I love the “As Seen on TV” store. I went there just to try out the Slap-Chop, just to see if Vince was right about “slapping my troubles away” (I suppose he thought he could that in Miami…You know what I am talking about). Today I dragged my friend in to see what’s new and…
Walk your dog as if you’re carrying a sword
| October 24, 2011 | Posted by woof2069 under Training + Behaviour |
Dog trainer: “It’s just done on the left side” Me: “Why?” Dog Trainer: “It just is. Traditionally swords and guns are holstered on the left side, so your right hand can grasp the weapon. Your dog and leash needs be on the left to keep your right side free” Me: “I see…” Many questions came…
How to pick a dog trainer
| July 15, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen under How-to guides, Training + Behaviour |
Every dog deserves and education, but where are the good educators, eh, dog trainers? If you Google “dog trainer Toronto”, dozens of results will appear, along with at least five paid links on your right hand side. How do you go about picking a trainer? Price? Location? Pretty website? Those might my criteria for selecting…
Best dog training treat bag ever
| July 3, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen under Stuff We Love, Training + Behaviour |
Training with treats seemed to be out of style these days. For my little Pug though, treats been the best way to show what action I am seeking, particularly when introducing a new command. But how do I stay consistent if I can’t bring my treats with me when extending training outside of the home…
Ways to ease your dog’s stress during fireworks
| June 30, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen2 under How-to guides, Training + Behaviour |
Canada day is here and that means fireworks!! It is a delight for us, but scary for many pooches. Like thunder storms, firework pops and booms can be startling for many dogs and may react in an unpredictable way. Here are some tips on helping your pet ease through the celebrations: Take your dog out…
How to get your dog on TV
| June 27, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen under How-to guides, Training + Behaviour |
We all think our dog is the best. We watch commercials and movies featuring various dogs and think, “That’s totally something Fluffy can do. Fluffy does that everyday anyway!” Fluffy got the looks, basic sits, downs, stays, and high fives on command. What more do you need? To find out what is really required of…
Dog bite prevention!
| May 16, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen under How-to guides, Training + Behaviour |
How many times have we heard this? “Oh, he is just shy around men” or “He is really nice at home, sometimes too many people around makes him nervous”. Before you know it, Fluffy snaps and bites a neighbourhood dog or child. The owner in the mean time is perplexed and surprised the gentle and…
Tricky Treat Ball
| May 6, 2011 | Posted by woofhausen under Stuff We Love, Training + Behaviour |
This is one of the best doggy inventions ever – The Tricky Treat Ball Someone once told me a dog should always work for its food because they do so in nature. Though I am not sure how long dogs were in the wilderness, but there is some merit to ‘working for your meal’. Fill…
