Dog Daycare is a fantastic option for pet parents if you want your pooch to gain valuable socialization skills. Plus, it’s an awesome way to tire out your dog and prevent boredom if you’re busy or at work. Find out all about Dog Daycare on PetGuide.com.
Pet Training Guides
Make them Behave
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House Training - Teach your new puppy or dog the rules of the house.
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Potty Training - Set up boundaries for your dog so he won't soil the house.
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Crate Training - Learn how to introduce your dog to a crate and how to use it as a training tool for your dog.
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Behavior Training - Let your dog know if he is misbehaving and how to correct any misbehavior.
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Commands - Basic commands such as sit, stay, and lie down.
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Leash Training - Learn how to let your dog adjust to a leash, walk your dog and a few simple leash commands.
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Tricks - Several tricks that you can teach your dog to perform.
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Barking - Learn how to control your dog's barkin
It's important to know that your dog is not trying to cause problems. He is just doing what comes naturally for a dog. You have to help him learn new ways to entertain himsel
Taking your dog to classes, or teaching him yourself gives him something to do and helps build his confidence...and yours, too.
Getting your dog some tempting items that are especially for dogs is a good thing to do. If he has his own things, he can be directed to them when he needs something to do.
Do's and Don'ts
Food that They Need
Healthy Recipes for Pets
Pet food is plant or animal material intended for consumption by pets. Typically sold in pet stores and supermarkets, it is usually specific to the type of animal, such as dog food or cat food
When dogs get bored and lonely, they might chew, dig, or bark too much. Or they might sleep all day, which isn't healthy.
It's natural for your dog to want things that smell good, taste good, look good, and feel good. It doesn't matter who it belongs to.
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Dog Food and Cat Food
Selections range from real-world practical meals, often made with human ingredients, to dry kibble to make in bulk. Paws-itively yummy! -
Cat Treats and Dog Treats
Crunchy pet treats, biscuits, and cookies (the terms can be used interchangeably) to give pooch or puss when she's feeling a bit peckish or when he deserves a special treat for good behavior. You'll even find purr-fectly appropriate pet desserts and celebration recipes here! -
Special Health-Related, Health or Medical Foods or Treats for Dogs and Cats
If your furry friend needs special foods (say, diabetic recipes for dogs), is feeling under the weather, or needs breath mints (what dog DOESN'T?), you'll find those recipes here. Also special meals or formulas for puppies and kittens. -
Miscellaneous Recipes for Cats and Dogs
Sauce and gravy recipes for your dog or puppy? Make your own kitty litter? Yep, we have those sorts of pet recipes to
More Assistance
Does your dog get into trouble even when you are home?
To help your dog behave, try these three suggestions:
1. Pretend to be a dog by getting down on your knees and looking around your house. What do you see? Are there things on the floor that would be interesting and fun if you were a dog? How about shoes, pencils, paper clips, clothing, slippers, etc.?
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Pick up all objects from the floor and put them where they belong, or put them in a closet and shut the door.
2. Look around your house. Do you see a door that is open? What is on the other side of that door? Is it a closet with lots of cool things on the floor? Or is it a bedroom with sweet-smelling socks that are easy to reach?
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Close all doors that lead to trouble. The best thing to do is close all doors except for the room you are in. If your dog is having behavior problems, he should be supervised at all times.
3. Trash the trash. Where does your family keep the trash? Check the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and the yard.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: All trash needs to be put away. Trash cans should be put under sinks and in closets or cupboards. If a trash can cannot be put away, it must have a lid.
Who's the Boss?
Dogs need structure in their lives. They need rules. They want to know who the leader is. If it is not clear who the leader is, your dog will appoint himself. A dog who thinks your house is his house needs supervision, even if he is older. It is only natural that a dog who doesn't know the rules, will make up his own. Let your dog know what is allowed, in a clear and gentle manner.
Getting up on the table is not where dogs should be, no matter how funny it is. Jumping on the couch is only cute if you allow your dog to do that. Some people like that, some don't. Rules must be clear to your dog. If you can't make up your mind and you let your dog on your bed sometimes, but not other times, he will be confused. Make your rules and stick to them. Everyone in the family needs to know the rules and help your dog to remember them. This is called 'being consistent'. Being consistent means everyone doing something the same way over and over again.
