Archive for the 'Dog kennel training' Category
Loud noises are a part of life, and it’s up to us to desensitize our dogs to random noises like motorcycles, train whistles, horns and fireworks. We can’t shelter our dogs from noise.
The rescue I work with said over Facebook that the Fourth of July is one of the busiest times for pounds and shelters because so many dogs get scared and bolt from their owners. This is a good example of why we should be des ...
Shock collars are valuable dog training tools that can help a dog or even save her life in certain situations.
I fostered a Pomeranian mix named Elli who was terrified of being alone in the car. Whenever I opened or closed a car door she would go into a complete panic attack and bark, scream and pant.
I spent hours and hours using positive reinforcement dog training techniques to help Elli with no success.
Every day ...
It’s sometimes impossible to live with a dog that has “separation anxiety.” A loud or destructive dog creates stress for everyone in the house, costs extra money and ruins good relationships with neighbors.
Well-meaning dog lovers aren’t always aware of a dog’s anxiety issues before adopting or fostering, and this can lead to big problems, especially in an apartment setting. I know what ...
Do you give your dogs “time-outs”?
I give my mutt Ace “time-outs” all the time when he needs to chill out. A time out could mean lying on his bed for a few minutes, lying in his kennel or taking a break from playing fetch.
“Time-outs” can be effective for dog training if they are used to help the dog relax. All dogs should learn to quickly relax in any situation. A goal I always sh ...
How to kennel train a dog:
First, bait the kennel with a very naughty cat.
Next, allow the dog to smell the bait …
If you are going to use a kennel at all with your dog, consistent kennel training is important. Most dogs have at least some anxiety when kenneled.
This was the case recently when my mutt Ace spent the night at a relative’s house who reported that Ace cried, paced and yipped until 2 a.m. ...
It is so much fun living with a puppy despite all the trouble. I look at this little foster pup named Sammi and I can’t be mad at her no matter what she does. My 3-year-old lab mix Ace actually seems mature for once, although he is enjoying all the extra toys around the house, playtime and more walks. He has already destroyed two of Sammi’s new toys.
Sammi is a great dog. I can’t believe she ended u ...
Before agreeing to foster Vixen, I was informed about her issues with being in a kennel and left home alone. I know that in order to increase her chances of finding a permanent home soon, I need to work with her on kennel training.
If more people would train their puppies to stay in a kennel, a lot of behavioral issues would be prevented from the start. Many people make the mistake of letting their dogs have too mu ...
Even older dogs will cry or bark all day when they are in their kennels in certain situations. The key to solving this problem is to put your dog in her kennel at random times so she gets used to staying there whenever you decide.
If you want your dog to nap in her kennel while guests visit, you have to practice that by kenneling her when friends are over. If you don’t want her to bark at the doorbell while i ...
One of the best things you can do to prevent your dog’s behavior problems is buy a kennel. Although I wish my mutt never had to go in his kennel, he still spends a fair amount of time there. This was most important when I first adopted him and did not know his personality or what kind of damage he was capable of. While Ace is in his kennel, I know he is safe. I do not spend any time worrying about him getting i ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on January 12th, 2008
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I decided to foster a senior dog in November. I wanted an older dog, one that wouldn’t require too much exercise and could be left alone when I went to work. I chose an 8-year-old Staffordshire terrier (pitbull) named Ginger. She was sweet, got along fine with my mutt and tolerated my cat.
She seemed like the perfect foster dog at first. I drove her home from the shelter and she sat calmly in the back seat of m ...
