Dog: Marking
Marking is when a dog lifts his leg and sprays a small amount of urine onto a vertical surface. It’s a form of canine communication — not something dogs do because they need to empty their bladders.
Marking is when a dog lifts his leg and sprays a small amount of urine onto a vertical surface. It’s a form of canine communication — not something dogs do because they need to empty their bladders.
This exercise, also called “red light/green light,” teaches your dog that pulling on leash is not the way to get anywhere. The only way for him to make forward progress is to control his sled-dog impulses.
Dogs are genetically programmed to hunt for their food. A prime reason for behavior problems is that, unlike working dogs, companion dogs get so few mental challenges or tasks to solve.
Adopting a dog “for the kids” is an unrealistic expectation. Children cannot be solely responsible for dogs. They can learn to participate in the responsibilities of dog care and commit to longterm care of the dog.
Collar and harness. Small dogs need to wear a properly fitted collar they can’t slip out of,
such as a martingale-style collar. For dogs that pull on leash, an anti-pull harness is a good
option
First and foremost, jumping is the canine way of saying hello. It’s how your dog shows his joy at seeing you, a visitor to the house, or a friendly-looking stranger on the street.
You probably want to spend every moment with your puppy, but that can give you problems if you ever hope to leave your puppy home alone. Dogs are intensely social, and your puppy has spent his life so far in the constant company of his mom and littermates.
Even the smartest, best-trained dog can have accidents, especially when getting used to a new home. It is important to give your dog the benefit of the doubt and treat your new dog like a puppy for the first weeks, at least where house-training is concerned.
Puppies become house-trained at different speeds, depending on size and anatomy, and on
how diligently you stick to the house-training routine. Allow anywhere from a few weeks to
several months for your puppy to be fully house-trained.
The definition of heel is for your dog to be at your left side, walking parallel to you with no more than six inches between you. The right side of your dog’s head is lined up with your left leg.