CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY Dog Training Nation is a dog training blog for pet owners and dog lovers. We cover a range of topics from puppy socialization tips to dog aggression to dog health. MY EXPERIENCE WITH DMSO FOR DOGS DMSO for Dogs That Suffer From Chronic Pain Callalloo Twisty/Adobe Stock. Osteoarthritis is inevitable as dogs age, but it can develop at a much younger age in large dog breeds.Since dogs are living much longer, arthritis pain prevention products are growing rapidly to meet the demand of aging dogs. As a professional dog trainer, who’s been around the block a few times, I was introduced to FLEA PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH SEIZURES Dog Training Nation is a community of dog trainers, dog owners and dog lovers. Our mission is to provide trainers and owners valuable information to enrich dogs' lives. REASONS FOR SUDDEN AGGRESSION IN DOGS & HOW TO FIX IT Please remember: Never allow children (or anyone, really) to sit on, ride, tease, pinch, pull, poke at any part of a dog’s body, roughly pet, throw something at, run toward, hit, scream, kick or step on a dog. Doing this will certainly cause pain or scare a dog, which will

cause aggression.

ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Barking Dog Dog seeking attention from pet parent. Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. IS YOUR DOG AGGRESSIVE WHEN STARTLED? Help for Dogs That Become Aggressive When Startled Kateryna/Adobe Stock. Being startled is a normal response when someone or something surprises you from around a corner, when someone suddenly walks through a doorway, or when you hear a scary sound.When most dogs are startled, they will jolt, bark or freeze, and then recover within a

few minutes.

LEASH CORRECTIONS & LEASH POPS DON'T WORK Dog Training: The Problem With Leash Corrections Smitt/iStock. Punishment is an extremely controversial subject, and highly debated between parents, grandparents and even dog trainers.Most pro or con debaters quickly take a position and fiercely argue why HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR DOG'S ELBOW CALLUS How to Get Rid of Calluses on Your Dog’s Elbow Decent-Exposure-Photography/iStock. We’ve never had an issue with elbow calluses on our dogs until we moved into a home with ceramic

tile.

HOW TO TEACH A PUPPY TO WEAR A COLLAR IN ONE WEEK Teach Collar Pressure = Treats. Once your puppy is completely comfortable with the sensation of a collar, it’s time to teach her that collar pressure makes treats happen.Collar pressure can cause a puppy to freak out because she may not be used to feeling pressure against her neck, which limits her movement. HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG FROM SHREDDING PAPER How to Stop Your Dog From Shredding Paper Lisa5201/iStock. Dogs love to shred paper. No one knows exactly why, but dogs just love it.Now, some dogs enjoy paper shredding more than others, and certain dogs enjoy swallowing paper once they’ve shredded it. CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY Dog Training Nation is a dog training blog for pet owners and dog lovers. We cover a range of topics from puppy socialization tips to dog aggression to dog health. MY EXPERIENCE WITH DMSO FOR DOGS DMSO for Dogs That Suffer From Chronic Pain Callalloo Twisty/Adobe Stock. Osteoarthritis is inevitable as dogs age, but it can develop at a much younger age in large dog breeds.Since dogs are living much longer, arthritis pain prevention products are growing rapidly to meet the demand of aging dogs. As a professional dog trainer, who’s been around the block a few times, I was introduced to FLEA PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH SEIZURES Dog Training Nation is a community of dog trainers, dog owners and dog lovers. Our mission is to provide trainers and owners valuable information to enrich dogs' lives. REASONS FOR SUDDEN AGGRESSION IN DOGS & HOW TO FIX IT Please remember: Never allow children (or anyone, really) to sit on, ride, tease, pinch, pull, poke at any part of a dog’s body, roughly pet, throw something at, run toward, hit, scream, kick or step on a dog. Doing this will certainly cause pain or scare a dog, which will

cause aggression.

ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Barking Dog Dog seeking attention from pet parent. Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. IS YOUR DOG AGGRESSIVE WHEN STARTLED? Help for Dogs That Become Aggressive When Startled Kateryna/Adobe Stock. Being startled is a normal response when someone or something surprises you from around a corner, when someone suddenly walks through a doorway, or when you hear a scary sound.When most dogs are startled, they will jolt, bark or freeze, and then recover within a

few minutes.

LEASH CORRECTIONS & LEASH POPS DON'T WORK Dog Training: The Problem With Leash Corrections Smitt/iStock. Punishment is an extremely controversial subject, and highly debated between parents, grandparents and even dog trainers.Most pro or con debaters quickly take a position and fiercely argue why HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR DOG'S ELBOW CALLUS How to Get Rid of Calluses on Your Dog’s Elbow Decent-Exposure-Photography/iStock. We’ve never had an issue with elbow calluses on our dogs until we moved into a home with ceramic

tile.

HOW TO TEACH A PUPPY TO WEAR A COLLAR IN ONE WEEK Teach Collar Pressure = Treats. Once your puppy is completely comfortable with the sensation of a collar, it’s time to teach her that collar pressure makes treats happen.Collar pressure can cause a puppy to freak out because she may not be used to feeling pressure against her neck, which limits her movement. HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG FROM SHREDDING PAPER How to Stop Your Dog From Shredding Paper Lisa5201/iStock. Dogs love to shred paper. No one knows exactly why, but dogs just love it.Now, some dogs enjoy paper shredding more than others, and certain dogs enjoy swallowing paper once they’ve shredded it. ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Barking Dog Dog seeking attention from pet parent. Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. IS YOUR DOG AGGRESSIVE WHEN STARTLED? Help for Dogs That Become Aggressive When Startled Kateryna/Adobe Stock. Being startled is a normal response when someone or something surprises you from around a corner, when someone suddenly walks through a doorway, or when you hear a scary sound.When most dogs are startled, they will jolt, bark or freeze, and then recover within a

few minutes.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOG AROUND DISTRACTIONS Learn how to train your dog around distractions. Training Your Dog for Distractions. Teaching your dog a new behavior is the easy part! The tough part is practicing your new behavior around many distractions.

🙂

5 TIPS FOR REACTIVITY AND AGGRESSION IN DOGS Dog Training Nation is a dog training blog for pet owners and dog lovers. We cover a range of topics from puppy socialization tips to dog aggression to dog health. FOOD OBSESSED DOG OR DISTRACTED DOG? Dog Training Nation is a community of dog trainers, dog owners and dog lovers. Our mission is to provide trainers and owners valuable information to enrich dogs' lives. STOP EXCITED DOGS FROM BARKING Barking Dog Learn tips to stop your excited dog from barking. Dogs will bark when excited or nervous. This is very common. Many times, if

your dog

TREATING YOUR DOG'S PAW PAD INJURY Dog Paw Pad Injury lilyMontalbetti/iStock. For the most part, it’s quite common for dogs to injure their paw pads, especially if they run or play on hard surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt. BEST CAR DOOR COVERS AND SEAT BACK PROTECTORS Use Car Door Covers and Seat Back Protectors GeorgeDolgikh/iStock. While test driving new cars, something we hadn’t done in many years, I cringed looking at the soft leather seats and spotless interiors. IS IT OK FOR DOGS TO CHEW ON STICKS? Think Twice Before Letting Your Dog Chew on Sticks loriklaszlo/Deposit Photos. This is a tough one. I’m so against paranoid media posts convincing people the world is an evil place, so I’m dancing on this

subject carefully.

DOG URINE SAMPLE: HOW TO COLLECT FROM A MALE OR FEMALE DOG Collect a Urine Sample From Your Dog With These Tips MartinCParker/iStock. Sooner or later, you’ll need to collect a urine sample from your dog to rule out illness or to bring to your dog’s annual exam. Of course, your vet’s office can collect your dog’s urine sample, but sometimes it’s a bit more difficult if your dog is easily excited or fearful—that’s where the pet owner MY EXPERIENCE WITH DMSO FOR DOGS DMSO is closely related to MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), which is well known for its anti-inflammatory benefits and pain relief. MSM is usually taken orally, and can be absorbed through the skin. In contrast, DMSO is a topical product and is only applied to the skin. DMSO for dogs directly relieves pain of an affected area by blocking

the pain.

FLEA PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH SEIZURES NexGard, Comfortis and Trifexis have been known to cause seizures in dogs shortly after dosing, so use cautiously. There’s a new oral flea product in town. It’s only been on the market for a year, but it has fast-acting results. Bravecto works for three months and has by far the fastest flea-killing time compared to other oral flea

products.

PROS AND CONS OF PIG EARS FOR DOGS Pros and Cons of Pig Ears for Dogs klaventure1976/Adobe Stock. Dogs love and need to chew. Chewing provides mental stimulation and exercise, keeps teeth clean, is fun and super relaxing.If dogs aren’t given plenty of chewing opportunities, they’ll HOW TO STOP A DEAF DOG FROM BARKING Ask a friend to walk on the sidewalk and wait for your hearing impaired dog to stop barking. It will happen, even if it’s just for a nanosecond, so catch it when it does. The moment your deaf dog stops barking, point the pen flashlight near his front feet and give him a ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. When a dog barks, we look away from the TV, computer screen or visitor and look at the dog. Your dog just learned how to

get

REASONS FOR SUDDEN AGGRESSION IN DOGS & HOW TO FIX IT If pain isn’t causing your dog’s aggression, then ruling out illness is extremely important. Seizures, low or high thyroid levels, anxiety, and chronic illnesses can cause sudden aggression in dogs to happen, so always see a veterinarian first. CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY On average, for a dog under 2 years of age, he should enjoy at least 4-6 Kongs per day during neuter recovery. Either split meals into six separate meals for stuffing, or stuff fruits and veggies inside a Kong if your dog is watching his waistline. 5. Stay Strong, It’s Only 10

Days!

HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR DOG'S ELBOW CALLUS Generously apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to your dog’s calluses and rub it in. Massaging the product into calluses is an important step. You need to reach all areas of a callus, and not just the top surface area. Apply every 12 hours for a week, and then keep the area soft with daily applications. One negative about using petroleum jelly IS IT OK FOR DOGS TO CHEW ON STICKS? Plus, sticks are softer, which makes them easy and fun to chew. If your dog plops down to begin chewing and swallowing stick chards, then it becomes a big problem. When sticks break off, even when chewed, they turn into sharp splinters, which can easily get stuck in your dog’s mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines. PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS The biggest con of cow hooves for dogs is the smell. Cow hooves stink! The smell is worse when hooves are chewed, which can linger on carpet for days or even weeks. When arriving home from work, many pet owners take one whiff and assume their dogs had a potty accident indoors until they find a half chewed cow hoof sitting on the living room

floor.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH DMSO FOR DOGS DMSO is closely related to MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), which is well known for its anti-inflammatory benefits and pain relief. MSM is usually taken orally, and can be absorbed through the skin. In contrast, DMSO is a topical product and is only applied to the skin. DMSO for dogs directly relieves pain of an affected area by blocking

the pain.

FLEA PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH SEIZURES NexGard, Comfortis and Trifexis have been known to cause seizures in dogs shortly after dosing, so use cautiously. There’s a new oral flea product in town. It’s only been on the market for a year, but it has fast-acting results. Bravecto works for three months and has by far the fastest flea-killing time compared to other oral flea

products.

PROS AND CONS OF PIG EARS FOR DOGS Pros and Cons of Pig Ears for Dogs klaventure1976/Adobe Stock. Dogs love and need to chew. Chewing provides mental stimulation and exercise, keeps teeth clean, is fun and super relaxing.If dogs aren’t given plenty of chewing opportunities, they’ll HOW TO STOP A DEAF DOG FROM BARKING Ask a friend to walk on the sidewalk and wait for your hearing impaired dog to stop barking. It will happen, even if it’s just for a nanosecond, so catch it when it does. The moment your deaf dog stops barking, point the pen flashlight near his front feet and give him a ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. When a dog barks, we look away from the TV, computer screen or visitor and look at the dog. Your dog just learned how to

get

REASONS FOR SUDDEN AGGRESSION IN DOGS & HOW TO FIX IT If pain isn’t causing your dog’s aggression, then ruling out illness is extremely important. Seizures, low or high thyroid levels, anxiety, and chronic illnesses can cause sudden aggression in dogs to happen, so always see a veterinarian first. CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY On average, for a dog under 2 years of age, he should enjoy at least 4-6 Kongs per day during neuter recovery. Either split meals into six separate meals for stuffing, or stuff fruits and veggies inside a Kong if your dog is watching his waistline. 5. Stay Strong, It’s Only 10

Days!

HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR DOG'S ELBOW CALLUS Generously apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to your dog’s calluses and rub it in. Massaging the product into calluses is an important step. You need to reach all areas of a callus, and not just the top surface area. Apply every 12 hours for a week, and then keep the area soft with daily applications. One negative about using petroleum jelly IS IT OK FOR DOGS TO CHEW ON STICKS? Plus, sticks are softer, which makes them easy and fun to chew. If your dog plops down to begin chewing and swallowing stick chards, then it becomes a big problem. When sticks break off, even when chewed, they turn into sharp splinters, which can easily get stuck in your dog’s mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines. PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS The biggest con of cow hooves for dogs is the smell. Cow hooves stink! The smell is worse when hooves are chewed, which can linger on carpet for days or even weeks. When arriving home from work, many pet owners take one whiff and assume their dogs had a potty accident indoors until they find a half chewed cow hoof sitting on the living room

floor.

THE RIGHT WAY TO DO DOG TIME OUTS Now, your dog will settle down and chew on her toy, lowering her arousal rate. Teaching a dog to bring her arousal rate down is equivalent to taking a calming yoga breath to relax. Once your dog is calm, simply open the crate. Most relaxed dogs stretch and then find a nice place to continue their snooze. Mission accomplished! CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY On average, for a dog under 2 years of age, he should enjoy at least 4-6 Kongs per day during neuter recovery. Either split meals into six separate meals for stuffing, or stuff fruits and veggies inside a Kong if your dog is watching his waistline. 5. Stay Strong, It’s Only 10

Days!

IS YOUR DOG AGGRESSIVE WHEN STARTLED? Help for Dogs That Become Aggressive When Startled Kateryna/Adobe Stock. Being startled is a normal response when someone or something surprises you from around a corner, when someone suddenly walks through a doorway, or when you hear a scary sound.When most dogs are startled, they will jolt, bark or freeze, and then recover within a

few minutes.

EASY WAY TO GIVE POWDER OR LIQUID MEDICINE TO YOUR DOG An easy way to give liquid medicine to your dog is by hiding it. Again, I recommend my favorite, good old cottage cheese to hide liquid medicine. Yogurt is also good, but it’s a bit runny. For dogs with allergies or digestive issues, mash canned prescription food in SHOULD YOU LOOK YOUR DOG IN THE EYES? This type of eye contact is fleeting. You and your dog make eye contact, then you both immediately look away and focus on another task. Polite eye contact lasts 1-2 seconds and moves fluidly with other friendly body language. Staring is different, and considered rude to dogs. When a person stares into another dog’s eyes, the dog

perceives it

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DOG REFUSES TO WALK What to Do When Your Dog Refuses to Walk Learn tips to un-pancake your dog! Most likely, you’ve had this happen during walks. When you’re heading home after a fun walk in the park, your healthy dog flattens himself to the ground, refusing to walk any farther. HOW TO TEACH A PUPPY TO WEAR A COLLAR IN ONE WEEK Give Her a Food Stuffed Toy. Before introducing a collar or harness to your puppy, fill a toy with food and freeze overnight. Now, fasten your puppy’s collar in place and immediately give her the food stuffed toy to enjoy while she’s wearing her collar. Once she’s emptied all the food from the toy, remove her collar and toy and place

both

PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS The biggest con of cow hooves for dogs is the smell. Cow hooves stink! The smell is worse when hooves are chewed, which can linger on carpet for days or even weeks. When arriving home from work, many pet owners take one whiff and assume their dogs had a potty accident indoors until they find a half chewed cow hoof sitting on the living room

floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG HATES THE VET What to Do If Your Dog Hates the Vet Piter1977/iStock. Guess what? I’ve been there, and it’s a tough place to be. Many years ago, I shared my home with a dog that growled, snarled, snapped, lunged and tried to bite our veterinarian and her entire staff. DO DOG PHEROMONE COLLARS WORK? Yes, pheromone collars do work—in the sense they reduce your dog’s anxiety and stress. Pheromone therapy won’t change your dog’s behavior though. I’ve heard some pet owners swear that using an Adaptil diffuser (pheromone therapy wall plug-in) stopped a puppy from pottying in the house. That doesn’t seem likely because pheromones

won

MY EXPERIENCE WITH DMSO FOR DOGS DMSO is closely related to MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), which is well known for its anti-inflammatory benefits and pain relief. MSM is usually taken orally, and can be absorbed through the skin. In contrast, DMSO is a topical product and is only applied to the skin. DMSO for dogs directly relieves pain of an affected area by blocking

the pain.

FLEA PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH SEIZURES NexGard, Comfortis and Trifexis have been known to cause seizures in dogs shortly after dosing, so use cautiously. There’s a new oral flea product in town. It’s only been on the market for a year, but it has fast-acting results. Bravecto works for three months and has by far the fastest flea-killing time compared to other oral flea

products.

PROS AND CONS OF PIG EARS FOR DOGS Pros and Cons of Pig Ears for Dogs klaventure1976/Adobe Stock. Dogs love and need to chew. Chewing provides mental stimulation and exercise, keeps teeth clean, is fun and super relaxing.If dogs aren’t given plenty of chewing opportunities, they’ll HOW TO STOP A DEAF DOG FROM BARKING Ask a friend to walk on the sidewalk and wait for your hearing impaired dog to stop barking. It will happen, even if it’s just for a nanosecond, so catch it when it does. The moment your deaf dog stops barking, point the pen flashlight near his front feet and give him a ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. When a dog barks, we look away from the TV, computer screen or visitor and look at the dog. Your dog just learned how to

get

REASONS FOR SUDDEN AGGRESSION IN DOGS & HOW TO FIX IT If pain isn’t causing your dog’s aggression, then ruling out illness is extremely important. Seizures, low or high thyroid levels, anxiety, and chronic illnesses can cause sudden aggression in dogs to happen, so always see a veterinarian first. CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY On average, for a dog under 2 years of age, he should enjoy at least 4-6 Kongs per day during neuter recovery. Either split meals into six separate meals for stuffing, or stuff fruits and veggies inside a Kong if your dog is watching his waistline. 5. Stay Strong, It’s Only 10

Days!

HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR DOG'S ELBOW CALLUS Generously apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to your dog’s calluses and rub it in. Massaging the product into calluses is an important step. You need to reach all areas of a callus, and not just the top surface area. Apply every 12 hours for a week, and then keep the area soft with daily applications. One negative about using petroleum jelly IS IT OK FOR DOGS TO CHEW ON STICKS? Plus, sticks are softer, which makes them easy and fun to chew. If your dog plops down to begin chewing and swallowing stick chards, then it becomes a big problem. When sticks break off, even when chewed, they turn into sharp splinters, which can easily get stuck in your dog’s mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines. PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS The biggest con of cow hooves for dogs is the smell. Cow hooves stink! The smell is worse when hooves are chewed, which can linger on carpet for days or even weeks. When arriving home from work, many pet owners take one whiff and assume their dogs had a potty accident indoors until they find a half chewed cow hoof sitting on the living room

floor.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH DMSO FOR DOGS DMSO is closely related to MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), which is well known for its anti-inflammatory benefits and pain relief. MSM is usually taken orally, and can be absorbed through the skin. In contrast, DMSO is a topical product and is only applied to the skin. DMSO for dogs directly relieves pain of an affected area by blocking

the pain.

FLEA PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH SEIZURES NexGard, Comfortis and Trifexis have been known to cause seizures in dogs shortly after dosing, so use cautiously. There’s a new oral flea product in town. It’s only been on the market for a year, but it has fast-acting results. Bravecto works for three months and has by far the fastest flea-killing time compared to other oral flea

products.

PROS AND CONS OF PIG EARS FOR DOGS Pros and Cons of Pig Ears for Dogs klaventure1976/Adobe Stock. Dogs love and need to chew. Chewing provides mental stimulation and exercise, keeps teeth clean, is fun and super relaxing.If dogs aren’t given plenty of chewing opportunities, they’ll HOW TO STOP A DEAF DOG FROM BARKING Ask a friend to walk on the sidewalk and wait for your hearing impaired dog to stop barking. It will happen, even if it’s just for a nanosecond, so catch it when it does. The moment your deaf dog stops barking, point the pen flashlight near his front feet and give him a ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. When a dog barks, we look away from the TV, computer screen or visitor and look at the dog. Your dog just learned how to

get

REASONS FOR SUDDEN AGGRESSION IN DOGS & HOW TO FIX IT If pain isn’t causing your dog’s aggression, then ruling out illness is extremely important. Seizures, low or high thyroid levels, anxiety, and chronic illnesses can cause sudden aggression in dogs to happen, so always see a veterinarian first. CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY On average, for a dog under 2 years of age, he should enjoy at least 4-6 Kongs per day during neuter recovery. Either split meals into six separate meals for stuffing, or stuff fruits and veggies inside a Kong if your dog is watching his waistline. 5. Stay Strong, It’s Only 10

Days!

HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR DOG'S ELBOW CALLUS Generously apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to your dog’s calluses and rub it in. Massaging the product into calluses is an important step. You need to reach all areas of a callus, and not just the top surface area. Apply every 12 hours for a week, and then keep the area soft with daily applications. One negative about using petroleum jelly IS IT OK FOR DOGS TO CHEW ON STICKS? Plus, sticks are softer, which makes them easy and fun to chew. If your dog plops down to begin chewing and swallowing stick chards, then it becomes a big problem. When sticks break off, even when chewed, they turn into sharp splinters, which can easily get stuck in your dog’s mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines. PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS The biggest con of cow hooves for dogs is the smell. Cow hooves stink! The smell is worse when hooves are chewed, which can linger on carpet for days or even weeks. When arriving home from work, many pet owners take one whiff and assume their dogs had a potty accident indoors until they find a half chewed cow hoof sitting on the living room

floor.

THE RIGHT WAY TO DO DOG TIME OUTS Now, your dog will settle down and chew on her toy, lowering her arousal rate. Teaching a dog to bring her arousal rate down is equivalent to taking a calming yoga breath to relax. Once your dog is calm, simply open the crate. Most relaxed dogs stretch and then find a nice place to continue their snooze. Mission accomplished! CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY On average, for a dog under 2 years of age, he should enjoy at least 4-6 Kongs per day during neuter recovery. Either split meals into six separate meals for stuffing, or stuff fruits and veggies inside a Kong if your dog is watching his waistline. 5. Stay Strong, It’s Only 10

Days!

IS YOUR DOG AGGRESSIVE WHEN STARTLED? Help for Dogs That Become Aggressive When Startled Kateryna/Adobe Stock. Being startled is a normal response when someone or something surprises you from around a corner, when someone suddenly walks through a doorway, or when you hear a scary sound.When most dogs are startled, they will jolt, bark or freeze, and then recover within a

few minutes.

EASY WAY TO GIVE POWDER OR LIQUID MEDICINE TO YOUR DOG An easy way to give liquid medicine to your dog is by hiding it. Again, I recommend my favorite, good old cottage cheese to hide liquid medicine. Yogurt is also good, but it’s a bit runny. For dogs with allergies or digestive issues, mash canned prescription food in SHOULD YOU LOOK YOUR DOG IN THE EYES? This type of eye contact is fleeting. You and your dog make eye contact, then you both immediately look away and focus on another task. Polite eye contact lasts 1-2 seconds and moves fluidly with other friendly body language. Staring is different, and considered rude to dogs. When a person stares into another dog’s eyes, the dog

perceives it

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DOG REFUSES TO WALK What to Do When Your Dog Refuses to Walk Learn tips to un-pancake your dog! Most likely, you’ve had this happen during walks. When you’re heading home after a fun walk in the park, your healthy dog flattens himself to the ground, refusing to walk any farther. HOW TO TEACH A PUPPY TO WEAR A COLLAR IN ONE WEEK Give Her a Food Stuffed Toy. Before introducing a collar or harness to your puppy, fill a toy with food and freeze overnight. Now, fasten your puppy’s collar in place and immediately give her the food stuffed toy to enjoy while she’s wearing her collar. Once she’s emptied all the food from the toy, remove her collar and toy and place

both

PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS The biggest con of cow hooves for dogs is the smell. Cow hooves stink! The smell is worse when hooves are chewed, which can linger on carpet for days or even weeks. When arriving home from work, many pet owners take one whiff and assume their dogs had a potty accident indoors until they find a half chewed cow hoof sitting on the living room

floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG HATES THE VET What to Do If Your Dog Hates the Vet Piter1977/iStock. Guess what? I’ve been there, and it’s a tough place to be. Many years ago, I shared my home with a dog that growled, snarled, snapped, lunged and tried to bite our veterinarian and her entire staff. DO DOG PHEROMONE COLLARS WORK? Yes, pheromone collars do work—in the sense they reduce your dog’s anxiety and stress. Pheromone therapy won’t change your dog’s behavior though. I’ve heard some pet owners swear that using an Adaptil diffuser (pheromone therapy wall plug-in) stopped a puppy from pottying in the house. That doesn’t seem likely because pheromones

won

MY EXPERIENCE WITH DMSO FOR DOGS DMSO for Dogs That Suffer From Chronic Pain Callalloo Twisty/Adobe Stock. Osteoarthritis is inevitable as dogs age, but it can develop at a much younger age in large dog breeds.Since dogs are living much longer, arthritis pain prevention products are growing rapidly to meet the demand of aging dogs. As a professional dog trainer, who’s been around the block a few times, I was introduced to FLEA PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH SEIZURES Dog Training Nation is a community of dog trainers, dog owners and dog lovers. Our mission is to provide trainers and owners valuable information to enrich dogs' lives. PROS AND CONS OF PIG EARS FOR DOGS Pros and Cons of Pig Ears for Dogs klaventure1976/Adobe Stock. Dogs love and need to chew. Chewing provides mental stimulation and exercise, keeps teeth clean, is fun and super relaxing.If dogs aren’t given plenty of chewing opportunities, they’ll ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Barking Dog Dog seeking attention from pet parent. Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. REASONS FOR SUDDEN AGGRESSION IN DOGS & HOW TO FIX IT Please remember: Never allow children (or anyone, really) to sit on, ride, tease, pinch, pull, poke at any part of a dog’s body, roughly pet, throw something at, run toward, hit, scream, kick or step on a dog. Doing this will certainly cause pain or scare a dog, which will

cause aggression.

CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY Dog Training Nation is a dog training blog for pet owners and dog lovers. We cover a range of topics from puppy socialization tips to dog aggression to dog health. HOW TO STOP A DEAF DOG FROM BARKING How to Stop a Deaf Dog From Barking alexei_tm/Adobe Stock. All dogs bark just like humans talk and birds chirp; it’s natural dog behavior.However, when dogs bark incessantly, this can become an issue

with neighbors.

PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS Cow Hooves for Dogs Carola Schubbel/Adobe Stock. Last week, we went over pig ear dog chews.This week, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of cow hooves for dogs. Pet owners and pet professionals have mixed reviews about this dog chew, so it’s best to decide yourself whether or not cow hooves will make an appropriate dog chew for your pet. HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR DOG'S ELBOW CALLUS How to Get Rid of Calluses on Your Dog’s Elbow Decent-Exposure-Photography/iStock. We’ve never had an issue with elbow calluses on our dogs until we moved into a home with ceramic

tile.

IS IT OK FOR DOGS TO CHEW ON STICKS? Think Twice Before Letting Your Dog Chew on Sticks loriklaszlo/Deposit Photos. This is a tough one. I’m so against paranoid media posts convincing people the world is an evil place, so I’m dancing on this

subject carefully.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH DMSO FOR DOGS DMSO for Dogs That Suffer From Chronic Pain Callalloo Twisty/Adobe Stock. Osteoarthritis is inevitable as dogs age, but it can develop at a much younger age in large dog breeds.Since dogs are living much longer, arthritis pain prevention products are growing rapidly to meet the demand of aging dogs. As a professional dog trainer, who’s been around the block a few times, I was introduced to FLEA PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH SEIZURES Dog Training Nation is a community of dog trainers, dog owners and dog lovers. Our mission is to provide trainers and owners valuable information to enrich dogs' lives. PROS AND CONS OF PIG EARS FOR DOGS Pros and Cons of Pig Ears for Dogs klaventure1976/Adobe Stock. Dogs love and need to chew. Chewing provides mental stimulation and exercise, keeps teeth clean, is fun and super relaxing.If dogs aren’t given plenty of chewing opportunities, they’ll ATTENTION SEEKING BARKING Barking Dog Dog seeking attention from pet parent. Attention seeking barking means your dog barks for your attention, and we’ve all been there (very big grin). Let’s roll up our sleeves and get clicking to fix this behavior! Attention seeking barking is quite common. REASONS FOR SUDDEN AGGRESSION IN DOGS & HOW TO FIX IT Please remember: Never allow children (or anyone, really) to sit on, ride, tease, pinch, pull, poke at any part of a dog’s body, roughly pet, throw something at, run toward, hit, scream, kick or step on a dog. Doing this will certainly cause pain or scare a dog, which will

cause aggression.

CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY Dog Training Nation is a dog training blog for pet owners and dog lovers. We cover a range of topics from puppy socialization tips to dog aggression to dog health. HOW TO STOP A DEAF DOG FROM BARKING How to Stop a Deaf Dog From Barking alexei_tm/Adobe Stock. All dogs bark just like humans talk and birds chirp; it’s natural dog behavior.However, when dogs bark incessantly, this can become an issue

with neighbors.

PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS Cow Hooves for Dogs Carola Schubbel/Adobe Stock. Last week, we went over pig ear dog chews.This week, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of cow hooves for dogs. Pet owners and pet professionals have mixed reviews about this dog chew, so it’s best to decide yourself whether or not cow hooves will make an appropriate dog chew for your pet. HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR DOG'S ELBOW CALLUS How to Get Rid of Calluses on Your Dog’s Elbow Decent-Exposure-Photography/iStock. We’ve never had an issue with elbow calluses on our dogs until we moved into a home with ceramic

tile.

IS IT OK FOR DOGS TO CHEW ON STICKS? Think Twice Before Letting Your Dog Chew on Sticks loriklaszlo/Deposit Photos. This is a tough one. I’m so against paranoid media posts convincing people the world is an evil place, so I’m dancing on this

subject carefully.

CARING FOR A DOG AFTER HIS NEUTER SURGERY It takes 10 days for a dog to recover after being neutered. To ensure full recovery, follow these tips to make the healing process go by

fast for your dog.

THE RIGHT WAY TO DO DOG TIME OUTS Dog Training Nation is a community of dog trainers, dog owners and dog lovers. Our mission is to provide trainers and owners valuable information to enrich dogs' lives. IS YOUR DOG AGGRESSIVE WHEN STARTLED? Help for Dogs That Become Aggressive When Startled Kateryna/Adobe Stock. Being startled is a normal response when someone or something surprises you from around a corner, when someone suddenly walks through a doorway, or when you hear a scary sound.When most dogs are startled, they will jolt, bark or freeze, and then recover within a

few minutes.

EASY WAY TO GIVE POWDER OR LIQUID MEDICINE TO YOUR DOG Giving powder or liquid medicine to your dog can be a challenge, but not impossible. Learn the easiest way to give powder or liquid medicine to your dog. PROS AND CONS OF COW HOOVES FOR DOGS Cow Hooves for Dogs Carola Schubbel/Adobe Stock. Last week, we went over pig ear dog chews.This week, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of cow hooves for dogs. Pet owners and pet professionals have mixed reviews about this dog chew, so it’s best to decide yourself whether or not cow hooves will make an appropriate dog chew for your pet. WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DOG REFUSES TO WALK What to Do When Your Dog Refuses to Walk Learn tips to un-pancake your dog! Most likely, you’ve had this happen during walks. When you’re heading home after a fun walk in the park, your healthy dog flattens himself to the ground, refusing to walk any farther. HOW TO TEACH A PUPPY TO WEAR A COLLAR IN ONE WEEK Teach Collar Pressure = Treats. Once your puppy is completely comfortable with the sensation of a collar, it’s time to teach her that collar pressure makes treats happen.Collar pressure can cause a puppy to freak out because she may not be used to feeling pressure against her neck, which limits her movement. SHOULD YOU LOOK YOUR DOG IN THE EYES? The Truth About Dog Eye Contact Alexander/Adobe Stock. With so many opinions and misinformation about dog eye contact, it’s

understandable why

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG HATES THE VET What to Do If Your Dog Hates the Vet Piter1977/iStock. Guess what? I’ve been there, and it’s a tough place to be. Many years ago, I shared my home with a dog that growled, snarled, snapped, lunged and tried to bite our veterinarian and her entire staff. DO DOG PHEROMONE COLLARS WORK? A Guide to Dog Pheromone Collars SylvieBouchard/iStock. Many years ago, I attended a dog training conference where a veterinarian was lecturing about the effects of pheromones on dog behavior.

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