Playing Tug with Your Dog
For dogs who are hard to tire out and love toys, playing tug is an excellent way to burn both physical and mental energy. This game is not so much about discipline and control, as a legal outlet for good plain fun. Just as it’s a basic need for humans to carouse from time to time, your dog also deserves to kick up their heels and paint the town from time to time!
Working from Home with Your Dog
When the COVID-19 emergency began, many people were asked to work from home, to the resultant joy and ecstasy of many dogs! Spending more time at home hasn’t necessarily meant having more free time for our favorite pooches, though. In fact, some people may have been scrambling and working more hours in order to adapt to unforeseen pandemic-related challenges and a new reality. If you’re one of those people for whom working from home hasn’t necessarily meant more time for your dog, here are a few suggestions for you, as well as some ideas for preparing your dog for the day you have to return to working in the office.
Bringing Home a New Friend
Twelve years ago, I fell in love with a quiet, meek yellow fraidy-dog who had, ironically, been named by his previous owner, “Argonaut” after the bold sailor Jason. I was a volunteer groomer at an animal shelter, and every week when I saw his name was on the bath list, I eagerly sought him out. At first, he had to be carried into the room, because he was too scared to walk….
Training in the Winter Time
“A tired dog is a good dog.”
This age-old saying is a well-known adage for good reason. As winter approaches and daylight time decreases, many young, healthy dogs may find their outdoor time constrained. This in turn can lead to excess energy which translates into a slew of common behavior complaints such as barking, jumping and chewing. Training and exercising your dog can be a tremendous challenge when it’s bitterly cold outside….