Everyone loves a well-behaved dog; here is how to ensure yours is one. Whether your dog is a puppy, an adult or a senior pooch, he needs to know basic obedience commands. Teaching him the Sit, Down, Come and Stay will help make him a joy to live with and welcome in many homes and places—and even some businesses. The Sit Attach your dog’s leash to his collar. Hold the … [Read more...]
What Makes a Great Dog Walker?
What to Look For in a Dog Walker By Jason Metzler, Wag Labs Inc. From being a professional dog walker for years to owning my own dog walking business to co-founding a startup built around dog walking, I know what makes a good dog walker. If you’re thinking about becoming a professional dog walker, check out these tips below. Experience Wag looks for dog walkers with … [Read more...]
Prevent Your Dog From Gnawing On The Wrong Things
Chew on this, not that! If there’s one thing dogs really like to do, it’s chew. Puppies in particular are known for their penchant for gnawing on just about everything they can get their teeth on. And pups aren’t the only ones; some adult dogs never outgrow the desire to chew. Chewing is natural for dogs. Puppies explore their environment with their mouth, and are quick … [Read more...]
Silent Nights, Quiet Days
How to stop your dog from barking at the wrong time. Inappropriate barking is one of the most annoying behaviors dog owners have to deal with—whether your dog starts up in the middle of night or barks at every little wisp of air, the first thing you must do to stop the problem is identify what’s causing the behavior. To do this, you have to understand a little about why … [Read more...]
Dog Obedience is Required
Why every single dog needs to be trained. You hear it all the time: Dogs should receive obedience training. But what’s the big deal? Why does your dog need obedience training if he’s just going to hang around the house, go for walks and maybe come with you on a camping trip or two in his lifetime? While on the surface it might seem like obedience training should only be … [Read more...]
The Wonders of Crates for Dogs
Crates are a perfect tool for training dogs both new and old. If you have a new puppy or recently adopted an adult dog, you might want to consider one of the greatest tools for dog owners: the crate. With the help of a crate, you can teach your dog how to behave in the house, how to travel safely in the car and how to feel secure in strange places. Crate training takes … [Read more...]
A Guide to Therapy Dog Training
Therapy Dog Training Therapy dogs bring people comfort and joy. They’re trained to enrich a person’s life by simply providing that person the attention and company he needs from a unique canine perspective. Unlike service dogs, therapy dogs are not trained to perform tasks for a disabled person. Their sole purpose is to comfort people in need. Therapy dogs are … [Read more...]
Training Your Dog for Competition
Go for the Gold You might have seen it on TV or even in person: People competing alongside their dogs in any number of super fun sports. Agility, flyball and dock diving are just a few of the more popular competitive canine activities available to dogs and their people. You can tell by watching competition dogs that they have special training to do what they do. Whether … [Read more...]