If you live in an apartment and are planning to get a dog, it's best to choose a dog suited for apartment living. Maybe a Beagle might be a good choice. Contents Are Beagles Good Apartment Dogs? Beagles can be great as apartment dogs. But as with all other dog breeds, you should take the necessary considerations before you raise a dog in an apartment. Some reasons why a Beagle might … [Read more...]
Leash Training – 11 Steps to Get a Puppy to Walk on a Leash
Leash training is a fundamental aspect of raising a well-behaved dog. But how do you get a puppy to walk on a leash? Dogs don't have an innate ability to walk calmly on a leash – It is a skill that must be taught and nurtured.The benefits of leash training extend beyond mere convenience. It ensures the safety of your puppy, other animals, and people around. A leash-trained dog is also more … [Read more...]
Raising a Puppy with a Full-Time Job
It isn't easy to raise a puppy when working full-time. A puppy has a lot of needs and can't spend much time alone during the day like an older dog. When raising a puppy with a full-time job, you should understand your puppy's development and needs, the necessary commitment from you, and the importance of accepting support in the coming months to raise it … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Dog to Like Other Dogs – Step-by-Step Socialization Process
Socialization with other dogs is critical to a dog's development – you want your dog to like and get along with other dogs. It equips dogs with the necessary skills to interact confidently and peacefully with their own kind. A well-socialized dog is typically more adaptable, less prone to anxiety, and exhibits fewer behavioral problems. The goal is to foster a sense of comfort and normalcy … [Read more...]
How to Get a Puppy to Sleep In a Crate
Crates may very well create a safe space for a puppy. But as a young puppy, it will have to get used to its crate before it feels safe enough to sleep there. So let's look at how to establish that safety. And how to get a puppy to sleep in its crate. Contents Nighttime Crate Training To get a puppy to sleep in its crate, you will have to build a solid foundation for success. … [Read more...]
How to Raise a Calm Puppy
Puppies are energic by nature. Nothing wrong with that. But as they develop you want your adult dog to be calm. No more spastic energy bursts. So let's look at how to raise a calm puppy, and even more importantly, a calm dog. Contents Introduction to Raising a Calm Puppy When raising a calm puppy it is important to good foundation for how you want your dog to react, how it should relate … [Read more...]
How To Raise a Husky Puppy in an Apartment
It's not an easy task to raise a Husky puppy in an apartment. As a large dog breed with the need for plenty of exercise, apartment living isn't ideal for Siberian Huskies. But by taking the right measures, it is possible to successfully raise a Husky puppy in an apartment. And keeping a happy dog along the way. Contents Introduction to Siberian Huskies in Apartments Siberian Huskies … [Read more...]
How To Raise a Deaf Dog
Raising a deaf dog brings in other considerations than just raising a dog. You can't communicate with a dog that can't hear you exactly the same as with a hearing dog. This article focuses on success criteria for raising a deaf dog. Because raising a dog that can't hear is just as giving as raising a hearing dog. Contents Understanding Deaf DogsSuccess Stories of Raising Deaf … [Read more...]