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- Doggie Inspiration Abounds
by Carrie Boyko Having just returned from a blogging conference, I'm overflowing with inspiration and more ideas for sharing how to make your life with dogs a happy one. One of the challenges at the conference was a request from Cesar Canine Cuisine...
- Dog Adoptions: 15 Tips For A Successful Experience
by Carrie Boyko (c) Carrie Boyko Oliver's First Day HomeI read a lot of tearjerker adoption stories. There seem to be some parallels--lessons that ring true in many of the failed adoptions I hear about. Here's a few tips to help you make the right...
- The Hardest Lesson For A Dog Owner
by Carrie Boyko (c) Alan BoykoWalking 101A week's summer vacation became a profound lesson for me as a dog owner. Here's where I have to swallow hard and fess up. About once a week or so, often when I need to work out of town for the day,...
- 10 Signs Of A Happy Dog Owner
by Carrie Boyko This isn't rocket science. The dog owners who really enjoy a bond with their dogs show it by their actions: You see them at the dog park, not sitting on a bench reading, but engaging with their dog, as well as the other owners. These...
- Dog Games - Top 5 Games That Will Tire Your Dog Out
Playing dog games with your canine pet provides your beloved with his much needed physical and mental stimulation. This also gives you the benefit of reinforcing his obedience training in a fun way as you establish a deeper relationship with him.However,...
Dogs
7 Habits of Highly Effective Dog Owners
by Carrie Boyko
(c) Alan Boyko
Walking Your Dogs Beside You
Helps to Establish You as the Boss
- Establish yourself as the leader--no questions asked. Set rules for your dog and don't allow any exceptions. Help avoid fears and anxiety by displaying your leadership and confidence at all times when your dog might otherwise become fearful or nervous.
- Provide your dog with daily vigorous exercise for about an hour each day.
- Mental exercises such as training, mind games and problem solving toys stimulate the dog's brain, helping to keep him calmer and challenged. Also, physical challenges, if your dog is physically fit and able, are good for your dog's confidence. Games like FETCH and swimming can be accomplished at home or nearby. Group games such as Agility, Flyball, Herding, Tracking and such are excellent physical and mental exercises that can help a dog get in tune with his breed instincts or just have a lot of fun trying.
- Socialization with humans and other dogs should begin at a young age and continue throughout your dog's life.
- Beginning with leash training, train your dog from a young age, and never, ever, stop practicing or adding to this training.
- Feed your dog a healthy, AAFCO (Assn. of American Feed Control Officials) approved dog food, or get your vet's input on homemade food guidelines, to assure proper nutrition for your dog at every age and stage.
- Affection is earned when your dog is displaying good behavior and acting calm. This is the only time your dog should receive treats or affection. This rule of thumb will assure that you do not ever unknowingly encourage a behavior that is unwanted.
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- Doggie Inspiration Abounds
by Carrie Boyko Having just returned from a blogging conference, I'm overflowing with inspiration and more ideas for sharing how to make your life with dogs a happy one. One of the challenges at the conference was a request from Cesar Canine Cuisine...
- Dog Adoptions: 15 Tips For A Successful Experience
by Carrie Boyko (c) Carrie Boyko Oliver's First Day HomeI read a lot of tearjerker adoption stories. There seem to be some parallels--lessons that ring true in many of the failed adoptions I hear about. Here's a few tips to help you make the right...
- The Hardest Lesson For A Dog Owner
by Carrie Boyko (c) Alan BoykoWalking 101A week's summer vacation became a profound lesson for me as a dog owner. Here's where I have to swallow hard and fess up. About once a week or so, often when I need to work out of town for the day,...
- 10 Signs Of A Happy Dog Owner
by Carrie Boyko This isn't rocket science. The dog owners who really enjoy a bond with their dogs show it by their actions: You see them at the dog park, not sitting on a bench reading, but engaging with their dog, as well as the other owners. These...
- Dog Games - Top 5 Games That Will Tire Your Dog Out
Playing dog games with your canine pet provides your beloved with his much needed physical and mental stimulation. This also gives you the benefit of reinforcing his obedience training in a fun way as you establish a deeper relationship with him.However,...