Archive for the 'kennel training' Category
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. ...
Housetraining a puppy is one of the main concerns of new dog owners and one of the very first things we teach our dogs.
A pup will have very few accidents and can be fully housetrained within a few weeks if trained correctly. If trained incorrectly, we make the housetraining process last months or years. In the worst cases, we unintentionally train our dogs to pee in the house, in their kennels or even on themselves. ...
Whether or not dogs and cats can get along depends entirely on the human. The human needs to be in control of the situation, and that means in control of the cat, too. Although some dog-cat combos will need supervision at all times, most dogs and cats can get along if rules are enforced.
My cats do not like dogs, not at all. But they are good sports and tolerate all the dogs I bring into our home, which tends to be a ...
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 ...
Last weekend I moved from my apartment to a townhome across town. Although it went pretty smoothly, it was still a little stressful for Ace and the cats, not to mention Josh and I. Ace is taking it easy in the pic above with his dane friend Piper who came to visit once we moved in.
Here are some ideas to make moving easier for your dog based on what I did and a few things I should have done:
1. Walk your dog in your ...
