Getting a puppy-checklist
1) If possible inspect the puppy's mother and father. Are they free of physical and/or mental shortcomings that might be passed to their...
Dog humps
In many cases mounting is done to display dominance not necessarily for sexual reasons. Should your dog initiate such behaviour push him...
Dog jumps on people
In most cases this is simply an overexuberant greeting. Correct the problem not by shouting at the dog or "kneeing" (using a knee to...
Heimlich Maneuver for a dog
If a dog starts choking or appears to have difficulty breathing, it may have an obstruction in its throat. Employ the following maneuver...
Training Tips
- If your dog exhibits an undesirable behaviour, the best approach is to pointedly ignore the behaviour and the animal. The dog will...
Coming when called
1) Solicit help from a family member or friend. Each person should sit at opposite ends of a room. Take turns calling the canine from one...
Weight Reduction
Before changing your dog's diet, develop a plan of action with your veterinarian. Weight loss in canines is a slow process with several...
Introducing dogs to a cat
The idea that dogs are hardwired to hate cats is not true. However, many dogs are programmed to chase small prey, which cats,...
Introducing dogs to one another
Introducing a new dog into a home that already has one can be challenging. Canines must establish a "pecking order", with the most...
Predatory or chase aggression
Predatory or chase aggression occurs when a dog finds an outlet for its desire to chase by running after unsuitable moving objects. The...
