Are Hungry Dogs Super-Motivated For Training?
Have you ever tried training your dog first thing in the morning, before breakfast? Or shortly before dinnertime, when she was really hungry? Some trainers even tell their clients to show up for classes or appointments with a hungry dog. Because we use food as rewards...
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Paws2Go Smart Potty Bell Review + Giveaway
I love my potty bells. They were a game-changing tool in getting Matilda potty trained. But they're annoying. Especially when she crashes into them ten times because I'm not getting up fast enough. And at night, the clattering bells wake up my family members. They're...
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How To Potty Train A Small Dog In The Winter
Housebreaking a small dog can be difficult; doing it in the winter is a heroic feat. No matter how cold it gets, and even if the snow is taller than your pup's legs, you can teach them to stop having accidents in the house. You're just going to have to get a little...
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How Pet Tech Is Helping Dogs Live Longer
Today's guest post is written by Mike Hemstreet, founder of My Dog Is A Robot, a blog featuring the latest in pet tech industry news. Comment and share to show our guest author some love! As a tech geek and pet lover, I couldn't help but notice an influx of pet tech...
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Santa Uses Reward-Based Training: An Essay Based On Five Points Of Evidence
When training our dogs, we can come to a point where we think we need a firmer hand. We wonder if it's possible to achieve our goals with nothing but a clicker, a bag of treats, and a brain full of behavioral science concepts. The truth is, there's always a force-free...
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Do Dogs Need Vegetables In A Raw Diet Or Added To Kibble?
Does your dog spring up from a dead sleep when you start chopping carrots? So many dogs do, but even if your dog hasn't shown a love for veggies, there are numerous benefits to feeding them. If you came here for a quick, one-word answer, that answer is: Yes, Dogs Need...
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Can My Dog Have The Thanksgiving Turkey Neck And Giblets?
When you reach inside your turkey, you'll find a goody bag that your dog will go crazy for. If you're not using the giblets to make soup, stuffing or gravy, don't throw it away - use these tips to start a new Thanksgiving tradition. Safely Feeding The Thanksgiving...
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Why Is It SO Hard To Potty Train A Chihuahua?
Potty train another Chihuahua? No thanks. I'd rather teach an octopus to put on pants. Potty training a Chihuahua is HARD. If you're here for troubleshooting, you're not alone. There are some ways that you can make this process a bit easier. It starts with...
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Can CBD Dog Treats Calm Your Reactive Dog? HempMy Pet Giveaway!
Reactivity sucks the fun out of having a dog. Walks and dog parks become difficult, even impossible. Having guests over to be greeted by a dog that barks nonstop can be embarrassing. Worst of all, it sucks the fun out of being a dog. Instead of playing, meeting new...
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Chihuahua Gifts That Aren’t Too Kitschy
Remember that music teacher who used to wear sweater-vests embroidered with happy little puppy dogs? I don't know about you, but I'm not at that stage of life. Yet. Right now, I appreciate Chihuahua-themed accessories that celebrate my love of small dogs without...
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What To Do When Your Dog Has A Loose Tooth
The last few weeks, I've been trying to improve my dogs' dental health. Matilda and Cow both had some hardened, yellow tartar buildup that just wouldn't budge. Allowing them to chew raw bones helped a little bit, but some of that stubborn tartar still remained. I...
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HempMyPet Small Wellness Bundle CBD Pet Product Review
Have you been curious about CBD oil for dogs? Over the next few months, I'm going to be sharing my experiences with helping Cow deal with her anxiety with a combination of training and CBD oil products from HempMy Pet. I'm also going to be looking for new research...
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Pupstrology With Astromaji – Your Dog’s Personality Profile Based On Their Zodiac Sign
Do you ever read your horoscope to help you gain perspective on your own finances, relationships and happiness? I love reading about my own sign, even if I don't understand the nuances of astrology. I've always wondered if astrology applies to dogs, and if so... how?...
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How To Teach Your Dog To Back Up With The Portable Pet Cot From Carlson Pet
Whether your goal is teach your dog to back it up like a Tonka truck... or set the foundation for complex hind end awareness-based tricks - you can teach the "back up" cue using a prop like our portable pet cot from Carlson Pet Products. This post is sponsored by...
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Can A Chihuahua Be A Service Dog?
Chihuahuas and other Toy breeds, as well as tiny mutts, are more than just lapdogs. Our small dogs can be very clever and quick on their feet, giving them the ability to perform very well at certain tasks - yes, even tasks that can help people with disabilities. So,...
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My Dog Is Making A Honking Noise… Are They Gonna Die??
I remember the first time I heard that HONKING noise as my dog shuddered, eyes bulging, ribcage expanding and contracting, tail sticking straight up in the air. It was terrifying. If this is your first small dog, you probably panicked the first time you heard it, too....
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Why Your Chihuahua Has Bad Breath
Do your little dog's kisses smell like rotting garbage? Stinky breath is more than just an inconvenience. It's a sign that there is something more important going on with your little dog's health. A healthy dog's breath is "doggy" but not unpleasant. There should be...
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Yes, You Can (And SHOULD!) Give Your Dog “People Food.”
Just a few things distinguish mankind from animals: Our ability to communicate through complex verbal and written language, our ability to enjoy recreational sexual activities in endless ways without procreating, our self-awareness, and our ability to eat "people...
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Little Dogs, Loose Leash? Train Your Small Dog To Stop Pulling
Show our guest author some love with comments and shares! Written by Christine Durrant, Professional Dog Trainer & Pet Expert at FearlessPet.com Does your little dog pull on leash? Just because they are small doesn’t mean it’s ok. Leash pulling can be frustrating...
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How To Get Your Chihuahua Started On A Raw Diet
A huge German Shepherd tearing away at a whole chicken looks so natural, like a wolf devouring their prey. But you might have a harder time picturing your sub-10 pound dog enjoying a natural diet of their own. If your Chihuahua lived in the wild, they wouldn't be...
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How To Make Calming Anise Biscotti (Barkscotti?) For Your Dog
Is anise seed like catnip for dogs? Dogs seem to love the scent of anise - who doesn't? You'll instantly recognize the scent of the sweet herb as licorice. Anise seed and extracts are used in many holistic remedies for humans, and is said to help with constipation,...
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My Puppy’s Ears Won’t Stand Up – What Can I Do?
Do those ears hang low? All puppies are born with their ears flat against their head. Between 4 and 7 months of age, if your puppy is meant to have prick ears, they will usually stick up. It can take up to a year for a puppy's ears to stand. Some puppy's ears stay...
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What. The Heck. Should I Feed My Dog?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by articles, news clips, and passing advice about what your dog should eat? "If your dog eats that, they will die at an early age and it'll be all your fault. Feed them this and they'll live forever," says that guy at the dog park, your vet...
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How To Crate Train Your Adult Dog
Does your full-grown dog have no idea what a crate is? Whether you adopted her later in life, or just didn't feel the need to crate-train her as a puppy, you might be surprised at how easy it is to teach her to sleep in a crate. I decided to, once again, work with one...
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