It’s safe to say most dog owners know that there’s more than meets the eye to their canine companion. From time to time, we all ponder the extent to which our dogs understand us. We know, thanks to researchers and specialists, that the depths of a dog’s mind and soul go deeper than simple comprehension…
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It’s probable that most people would argue that animals deserve kindness, care, and love. Unfortunately, some fail to provide this to their pets, and the effects can be quite detrimental to the lives of many animals all over the United States. In a lot of low-income areas, some people fail to have the means to…
As a dog owner, it’s your responsibility to know what could cause harm to your pet. It’s easy to avoid giving your dog food that’s bad for its heart or body, but accidents can happen. In that case, it comes down to what you keep in the house, regardless of if your dog should be…
House training is all about creating a habit in your dog. He will go to the bathroom wherever he goes the most. It’s that simple! Your goal is to make sure he “goes the most” outside on the grass. Follow these three easy steps to house train your dog: Put your dog on a schedule.…
Each year, nearly 4.7million dog bites occur. Children make up more than 60% of all dog bite victims. Boys are bitten nearly twice as often as girls. Tips for Making You and Your Child Less Likely to be Bitten by a Dog Do not approach any dog that does not approach you first. Never run…
Puppy behaviors can be precursors to adult behavior. Listed first is the puppy behavior followed by the corresponding adult behavior. Dog snaps in the air toward a person — Will usually progress to biting skin. Growling for any reason other than play — Mean to people who try to get him to do things he…
Spay or neuter your dog (75-85% of biting dogs are male, two-thirds have not been neutered). Attend training classes to learn how to better communicate with your dog. Make sure your dog is socialized as a young puppy. Introduce your dog to a variety of situations a little at a time and under controlled circumstances.…
New Training Classes Offered At Walks and Wags! Book now on our brand new website! We are pleased to announce the launch of our New Training Classes! We offer group and private training classes, for dogs at all levels. You can now book your Training Session on our brand new website at www.walksandwags.com/training.Check it out today!…
Holiday Treat Giving Guide For Dogs! The holidays are all about giving. So of course we want to give to our dogs as well as to our human friends. And what do our animals like better than special food and treats? It’s important that when sharing special treats that we do it carefully. No one…
Celebrating Service Dogs! Most people are familiar with guide dogs for the blind, but there are a growing number of other types of service dogs who help people in many ways. These incredible, highly-trained dogs are true heroes, devoted to helping their owners.There are several ways you can help celebrate service dogs. 1. Always keep…