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  There is little worse than a hyperactive, over-excitable dog, both for you and your pet. A hyperactive pet is very rarely a happy one, and its inability to calm down is often caused by stress or other negative psychological triggers. For you, a hyperactive dog can be noisy, boisterous and cause annoyance or even danger – for example if you are trying to walk you dog near a road or transport it in your car. As is clear, finding ways to eliminate this hyperactivity is therefore beneficial both for dog and owner. But what strategies can be employed? Contents  [ hide ] 1  Try Ignoring Your Dog 2  Redirect Tension with Exercise 3  Repeated Exposure 4  Reduced Light Intensity 5  Herbal Calming Remedies Try Ignoring Your Dog Many dogs respond to stimuli produced by their owner. In other words an excitable owner may unknowingly create an excitable dog. In many cases your pet is responding to your input, whether you realize this or not. So, one technique that...

Getting a new puppy is so exciting! Even though we love our current dog, a new pup is so much fun. He explores the world with such wonder.  We feel energized… The post How Do I Introduce My New Puppy to My Older Dog? appeared first on LabradorTrainingHQ . from LabradorTrainingHQ https://www.labradortraininghq.com/labrador-puppies/how-do-i-introduce-my-new-puppy-to-my-older-dog/ via IFTTT Getting a new puppy is so exciting! Even though we love our current dog, a new pup is so much fun. He explores the world with such wonder.  We feel energized… The post How Do I Introduce My New Puppy to My Older Dog? appeared first on LabradorTrainingHQ .

Congratulations on your new furry family member! A puppy is so much fun. But training a pup to like and not bark in his crate can be frustrating. Persistence and patience… The post How Do I Get My Puppy To Stop Crying In His Crate At Night? appeared first on LabradorTrainingHQ . from LabradorTrainingHQ https://www.labradortraininghq.com/labrador-training/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-stop-crying-in-his-crate/ via IFTTT Congratulations on your new furry family member! A puppy is so much fun. But training a pup to like and not bark in his crate can be frustrating. Persistence and patience… The post How Do I Get My Puppy To Stop Crying In His Crate At Night? appeared first on LabradorTrainingHQ .

  How do you know if you have a slow dog?  He brings you yesterday’s paper. Despite this older riddle, most dogs are not “slow.” They can learn to follow directions,  perform tricks , and work at jobs, just like people. Unfortunately, they do not learn these things alone. They need your help, guidance, and patience to be successful. Teaching your dog basic obedience commands is one of the first things you should do when you  own a dog , no matter  what breed  it is.  Make sure you are ready to be a  responsible owner . Contents [ HIDE ] 1  Why Train My Dog? 2  Who Trains Your Dog? 3  Patience & Why it’s Important 4  Training Lessons 4.1  Sit 4.2  Come 4.3  Leave It 4.4  Stay 4.5  Off 4.6  Lie Down 4.7  Go Hurry Up 4.8  Move Please 4.9  Wait 4.10  Watch Me 4.11  Heel 4.12  Walk on a Leash 4.13  Stand 4.14  Be Gentle Why Train My Dog? Training your dog help...

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  #1 Keep your puppy on a tight schedule The more frequent you take your puppy out the more they will understand that you want them to pee and poop outside. If we don’t give them the chance to go outside often they will continue to use your house as their own personal toilet.  From here on out, take your pup out 10-15 minutes after eating, playing, naps, and every time they come out of their crate. #2 Reward your puppy for the right behavior If you want your puppy to learn quickly that going outside is better than in your home then you will need to reward them when they go potty outside. As soon as they are done give them a  tasty treat  and say “good potty” (or something similar). They will make a positive association with going outside. Don’t wait until you bring them back inside or they will think that they are being rewarded for doing something good inside. Timing is everything, and so is placement or location when rewarding our puppy. Think about it like this…if...

You’ve decided to give a cat from a shelter a forever home—a fantastic thing to do! There are so many pets in the UK that have been abandoned, abused or simply had owners that were no longer able to take care of them. All of these animals are looking for a second chance at a loving home. Whether you’re looking to adopt a kitten or an adult cat with a fully formed, unique personality, there are many things to consider before bringing your new family member home. Find out how to adopt a cat and what you’ll need for your new arrival with this guide. How to adopt a cat When considering how to adopt a cat, the first thing you need to do is locate a suitable shelter or charity with an established reputation. You can easily find plenty of these by searching for your local centres online. You can also try looking on Cats Protection, Blue Cross and RSPCA websites for your closest rescue centre to you. Once you’ve located one, most have online directories of the cats they currently have up for a...

  At times it can be difficult to understand why dog do some of the things they do. We must keep in mind that  they are not humans   and they all   come with instinct and habits   that are contrary to peacefully cohabiting with us. However, with   patience , the right   strategy   and   persistence , any dogs behaviours can be modified to a   more acceptable   level if not   removed completely . So How Do We Do It? It requires that we clearly show the dog what behavior we want to happen. All dog behaviour training relies on one principle, that through repetitive reinforcement, we can trick a dog's brain into wanting to do the preferred behavior over it’s an instinctive one. The old saying that “stupidity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results” rings particularly true with dog behavior training. The number of times I have seen people walking their dog on a leash and jerking on it every 5 feet to t...

  No matter how big they get, we like to think of our dogs as eternal puppies who will be with us forever. As much as you may wish to deny that your pup is getting older, it's important to keep an eye out for senior dog health conditions so that you can help improve his quality of life. Keep reading to learn about common health problems in senior dogs that might one day affect your pet. When Is a Dog Considered Senior? On average, a dog is considered senior when he reaches seven years of age, although it really depends on the size and breed of the dog, says the  American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) . Very large breeds age more rapidly than small breeds. While a Great Dane would be considered a senior by age six, a tiny Chihuahua may not reach old man status until eight or nine years of age. Of course, other factors, such as genetics and environmental conditions, can affect how rapidly individual dog ages. Once your dog starts showing signs of age-related health issue...

Your sweet, playful puppy is so smart and adorable. But he turns into a race car zooming away from you when you want him to come.  I’ve trained many puppies and… The post Why Does My Puppy Run Away From Me And What Should I Do? appeared first on LabradorTrainingHQ . from LabradorTrainingHQ https://www.labradortraininghq.com/labrador-training/my-puppy-runs-away-from-me/ via IFTTT Your sweet, playful puppy is so smart and adorable. But he turns into a race car zooming away from you when you want him to come.  I’ve trained many puppies and… The post Why Does My Puppy Run Away From Me And What Should I Do? appeared first on LabradorTrainingHQ .