Socialization is your puppy learning how to interact appropriately in the variety of situations they will encounter in life with you inside and outside of your home and yard with people, other animals, textures and sounds. Your dog needs to learn to be a dog with other dogs, to be well behaved and tolerant of …
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Resource guarding happens when a dog feels something they value (the resource) is threatened. When this happens the dog may display behaviours intended to keep others away from the resource, such as stiffening or hovering over the resource when approached. The pet may also stare, lip curl, growl, bark, snap or lunge, and may even …
Chestermere lakes water quality is tested by Chestermere Public Works weekly from May to October, or when the water levels are high. The water is only tested at the 4 beach areas in Chestermere. The water quality is tested for the safety of humans swimming in the lake. When it comes to dogs however, there …
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Things to consider before adding a new puppy to the family: The purchase price is only the first investment in a happy, healthy family member. It is very important to consider many other questions before taking home the puppy you saw advertised. Most humane societies or rescue organizations have a calculated estimate, and should be …
These gentle giants will astound you with their size! Here are just a few of the largest dog breeds in the world. 1. Great Dane: A strong and friendly breed originally bred to hunt wild boar. The world record holder for tallest dog Zeus, measured in at a 7 feet 4 inches when standing on his …
We all know dogs have an amazing sense of smell, but did you know a dog can smell: Bacteria: Dogs have been used since 1970 to sniff out bacteria diseased bee colonies, to help prevent the spread of infection. The work that would take a human 2 days, is accomplished by the dog in 45 …
1) Exercise – helps keep your dog a healthy weight and makes them more agile and limber. 2) Improves digestion and constipation. 3) Promotes better behavior – less boredom leads to less destructive behavior and hyperactivity. Exercise and getting some fresh air and sunlight promotes a feeling of well-being and relaxation. 4) Strengthens Bond & Trust – spending time with your pet …
Training a dog can be a lot of fun! Training your dog improves the bond you share, and rewards the entire family with a much more enjoyable and well loved pet. Read on for some basic training tips! Earned Praise Praise is the most important motivation for a dog. Dogs have evolved with a need …
Need some ideas to exercise you dog other than a leashed walk? Read on for some other great ideas! Fetch – throw a favorite toy of your pets and let them fetch it and bring it back to you. For dogs that fetch well and have lots of energy, try throwing the toy down a …
Dogs offer many opportunities to enrich a child’s life. They can help to teach them about empathy and responsibility by caring for something other than themselves, and can even help to improve self-esteem by being a never judging friend. However, it is up to the parents to ensure that the relationship between a child and …
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