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Puppy training 101: 7 tips to start your dog off right

Posted March 1, 2021

puppy 101

Raising a puppy takes a lot of work and patience. Use DogsBestLife.com’s Puppy Training 101 guide to help get your puppy started on the right paw.

Filed Under: Adoption, Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies, Top Stories Tagged With: Crate training, Dog training tips, Neutering and spaying, Potty training, Socialization

5 things to remember when introducing your dog to strangers

Posted November 13, 2020

Jack Russell terrier walks with owner. When you introduce dog to strangers, be sure to control the situation, reward good behavior, and keep interactions short.

When you introduce your dog to strangers, be sure to control the situation, reward good behavior, and keep interactions short.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog training tips, Socialization

4 steps to become a pet foster parent

Posted July 26, 2020

Happy dog on a hike with his owner. Pet foster parents help dogs feel loved and cared for, even if it is temporary until they find their forever home.

Pet foster parents help change an animal’s future. Some homeless pets have endured abuse, neglect, or cruelty. Fostering helps them heal.

Filed Under: Adoption Tagged With: Socialization

How to introduce your dog to new people

Posted April 30, 2020

Help make your dog meet new people by putting them at ease by having the meetings in a familiar environment (like your home).

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page Tagged With: Canine manners, Dog manners, Socialization

Keep German shepherds happy and stimulated with the right toys

Posted April 18, 2020

German shepherd

German shepherds are fun, loyal dogs that are great pets for families with children. Because they were bred to work and perform high-performance tasks, they need constant exercise to be happy and healthy. 

Filed Under: Dog Breeds, Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Canine exercise, Canine manners, Dog manners, Dog training tips, German shepherd, Socialization

8 ways to give your dog the best life possible

Posted April 2, 2020

Chocolate Havanese Puppy Giving your dog his best life isn’t always doing things that your dog will approve of. Sometimes it means doing what's best like making a lazy dog exercise.

Giving your dog his best life isn’t always doing things that your dog will approve of. Sometimes it means doing what’s best like making a lazy dog exercise.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Home Page Tagged With: Canine exercise, Canine manners, Dog food, Dog health benefits, Dog manners, Socialization

10 mistakes that can cut your dog’s life short

Posted February 16, 2020

Happy Havanese dog running. Weight gain, second-hand smoke, too little exercise, and ignoring dental care are among the 10 dog health mistakes that can hurt your pup.

Weight gain, second-hand smoke, too little exercise, and ignoring dental care are among the 10 dog health mistakes that can hurt your pup.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Home Page Tagged With: Canine exercise, Dog teeth care, Healthy weight, Socialization

Don’t stop! Socialization isn’t just for puppies

Posted October 6, 2019

Older beagle plays with younger dog. Ongoing socialization helps create a happier, healthier dog by reducing stress and anxiety and making the dog more confident.

Ongoing socialization helps create a happier, healthier dog by reducing stress and anxiety and making the dog more confident.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Socialization

Prevent, treat, and reduce dog aggression

Posted July 25, 2019

Aggressive Chihuahua shows its teeth. Work to reduce dog aggression with training.

Use training, socialization, and natural remedies including CBD oil to reduce dog aggression. Recognize warning signs and don’t punish dogs for showing them.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page Tagged With: Aggression, Dog training tips, Separation anxiety, Socialization

Don’t make 7 dog socialization mistakes

Posted April 12, 2019

Three Labradors play at a dog park. Avoid dog socialization mistakes by letting your dog play with dogs of similar size and temperament.

Avoid dog socialization mistakes by letting your dog play with dogs of similar size and temperament. Never force dogs to interact.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page Tagged With: Socialization

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