What’s done is done. You have litter mates. They aren’t gonna kill each each other. They aren’t vying for top dog, they are playing. They will...
Snuffle mat or you can get special food bowls designed to make them eat slower. We use one that looks like a maze. Also you can a wobble Kong. We...
Puppies go through a second fear phase at 5 months usually lasting about three weeks. It is important to keep them from being affraid during this...
I’m not sure about my lab. But he has a bad back end and we have a toddler. I think he might have it in him. Either that or his bluff is seriously...
Puppies normally run through 2 fear periods. Usually around 8-11 weeks and then again at 5 months. It is important not to force them to do...
I’m interested in this as well. A lot of what people call dog bites shouldn’t necessarily be classified as a bite. A lot of people confuse a...
Adding a second dog might also inadvertently have the opposite effect you are looking for. Adding a puppy will takes all your time and energy and...
Toss a treat down beside her when she drops and when she goes for the treat grab the item. Eventually she will catch on that leaveing gets a...
Just a quick note if I read your message correct. You don’t have to cut down on treats, just reduce the amount given at meal times. Some people...
We trained whistle recall for emergencies. We used Sardines. Ans we fed them slowly and watched him drool. Then we dipped bread into the sardine...
You might have saved that puppies life. And I’d question whether or not I’d stay with a partner like that. He was severely abusing that animal...
https://thehappypuppysite.com/how-to-stop-your-dog-stealing/#why
You’re not a dog.
Another thing to do is to give back the item you don’t want her have then take it again. Then give it back etc. This diminishes its value and...
Do you have any publications, documented studies or research to prove your argument that “no”is good for the welfare of the dog? Because if you...
I agree, this is is pride driven and about winning. Should be locked by mods.
Puppy on the couch is 100% a personal choice. But puppy on couch means full grown adult on couch in the months to come. We don’t allow it and our...
Also, factor any treats he gets for training into the total daily intake. Reduce the meal size on days he is getting more treats or snacks.
Wow. You two live in totally different worlds. I live in Jo Lauren’s
Deer chasing dogs get lead up here in the wild North too. Legally by Wardens and illegally by pretty much every other hunter. It’s also a big...