Dog Leash Reactivity It can be a mystery to many owners why their friendly dog seems to become aggressive on a leash. Leash reactivity may cause dogs to lunge, growl, and bark whenever he’s near another dog, which can make taking walks stressful and embarrassing. If this sounds like your pet, here are five steps … KEEP READING …
Therapy Dogs Have Many Uses Dogs have proven over and over that they are truly man’s best friend. Dogs provide unconditional love to their families and joy to animal lovers everywhere. They are also smart and hard working, so it’s only natural that dogs would be an obvious choice for working in therapy. Animal Assisted … KEEP READING …
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Dogs Is there such a thing as Seasonal Affective Disorder in dogs? While the winter blues, or (SAD), is a fully recognized condition in humans, could our dogs have similar feelings during the long and dark winter months? What is SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) commonly occurs in the winter months when … KEEP READING …
7 Weird Things Dogs Do Dogs are lovable, loyal and funny creatures. They enjoy going for walks, playing fetch, and earning dog treats by responding to commands. But dogs also tend to do some strange things. Here are seven weird things dogs do, and the reasons why they do them. 7 Weird Things Dogs Do … KEEP READING …
When Confronted by an Aggressive Dog Although you always hope that it would never happen to you, there is still the possibility that you or someone else in your family could be confronted by an aggressive dog at some point. This could happen as you taking a walk, playing at a park, or enjoying your … KEEP READING …
Getting a Restful Sleep With a Dog in your Bed Any loving pet owner will tell you about the magic of falling asleep next to your dog. Our dogs are our best friends; we want them to have a good night’s sleep along with us. In some ways, sleeping together is a way to bond with … KEEP READING …
Keeping Dog and Child Interactions Safe I’ve guest posted enough here on Animal Bliss that I feel that most everyone is pretty familiar with my dog, Baymax. Here’s a picture of him in case you don’t know him or want to look at his cute face. A couple of weeks ago, I participated in a … KEEP READING …
Successful Puppy Potty Training Housebreaking can be a hot topic for dog owners, especially if your dog isn’t cooperating. It’s important to understand the dog’s way of thinking to establish successful puppy potty training. It doesn’t matter if your dog is a puppy or an older dog, or maybe it’s an undisciplined rescue, shelter, or … KEEP READING …
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Decoding Your Dog “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk, Author While they cannot speak, dogs are incredibly expressive, emotionally-literate creatures and have many different ways of communicating with their human companions. While we dog-owners like to think that we perfectly understand our dogs, often we have … KEEP READING …
How to Stop Your Dog From Being a Lunatic in Public Places (Sorry, I meant … ) How to Socialize Your Dog 🙄 Is your dog a maniac when he sees another person or dog? (Or cat or squirrel or car or … you catch my drift). I’m going to talk a bit about how to … KEEP READING …
