puppies are full of boundless energy, they explore the world with their mouths and all they want to do is play. yet, to better understand this behavior, it helps taking a look back into what your puppy was doing when he was living with the breeder along with his litter mates and mom. it is therefore not unusual for puppies at this young age to yelp in pain and withdraw from play in surrender. so after the older dogs try …

now that your dog is a senior, training might be the furthest thing from your mind. “dogs that still feel useful and that they have a ‘job’ tend to keep a youthful outlook, much like humans who continue to stay engaged in activities after they retire.” leigh also explains that maintaining a training program with your senior dog will help continue to strengthen the owner-dog bond. there is no reason to stop offering the stimulation and attention that training provides, …

dog tricks are not only fun but a great way to bond and improve communication with your dog. when training your dog, remember to be patient and to keep the sessions short and fun – your dog will learn better this way. is a popular dog trick and is usually the first trick most people teach their dogs. if you are not a fan of guns, you can always use the cue ‘boo’ and pretend to be scaring your dog …

one of the most frustrating—and heartbreaking—parts of crate training is when a puppy whines in his crate. that means training your puppy to feel at ease and comfortable in his crate. “the goal is to teach the puppy that quiet, calm behavior results in a release,” she says. consider dog crates that have a divider that you can use to adjust the size of the crate as your puppy grows, like the elitefield 3-door folding dog crate with divider.

the hunt for a good dog toy is challenging, with hundreds of choices available. the kong is a classic toy for bored dogs. if you’re strapped for cash and need a new dog toy that checks all the boxes, this may be the toy for your dog. you sprinkle some kibble throughout the mat, and your dog has to sniff and find the food. the flavoring is chicken which is a favorite for many pups. it’s a great way to …