How to calculate your dog’s age?
How to calculate your dog’s age? Dogs age at different rates compared to humans, but the simple rule of 7 dog years to 1 human year is far from accurate. But new research shows that young puppies age much faster than young humans do, so that simple one-to-seven year ratio is wrong. A 1-year-old dog […]
Why do dogs eat grass?
Why do dogs eat grass? Eating non-food items like grass is technically known as pica and may be associated with a diet deficient in nutrients, vitamins, or minerals. But, dogs on well-balanced, commercial diets shouldn’t be nutritionally deficient, so why do they eat grass? Is it a physical need? One common assumption is that dogs eat grass […]
How To Teach a Dog To Stay
How To Teach a Dog To Stay A puppy who knows the “stay” cue will remain sitting until you ask him to get up by giving another cue, called the “release word.” Staying in place is a duration behavior. The goal is to teach your dog to remain sitting until the release cue is given, […]
How To Teach a Dog To Sit
How To Teach a Dog To Sit There are two different methods for showing your puppy what “sit” means. The first method is called capturing. Stand in front of your puppy holding some of his dog food or treats. Wait for him to sit – say “yes” and give him a treat. Then step backwards […]