by sundanceretrievers | Sep 24, 2024 | dog behaviors, Training Tips
It can be a little cute at the start, right? Especially if they do it softly and playfully, a little bite from your puppy doesn’t seem like a bad thing. Further, most people assume they’ll grow out of this behavior. And a lot of those people are lucky and that is what...
by sundanceretrievers | Sep 6, 2024 | dog behaviors, living with dogs
Most breeds of dogs (but not all) are really built for affection. Dogs love dogs and they love humans. And sometimes dogs love very specific humans. Sometimes dogs bond very strongly to one human in particular. So how does this work? How do dogs pick their favorite...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 30, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog care, Uncategorized
There are a lot of special needs pups out there looking for homes. And of course, sometimes these needs come on with age. Either way, if you are living with a deaf dog, there are some key tips and tricks to make your life and their life just as full as it would be...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 25, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog care, dog health, Training Tips, Uncategorized
A few years ago when so many of us were in lockdown and working from home, a lot of people got dogs for companionship but also to ensure that they would get out of the house every day, multiple times a day, and go for a walk and get some fresh air. At one point it was...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 9, 2024 | dog behaviors, Uncategorized
We’ve spent some time covering some common dog behaviors, but let’s take a closer look at the basics of dog body language. Most of us think we know what a tail wag means, but it’s not necessarily always about happiness. It can also mean agitation. It depends on some...
by sundanceretrievers | Aug 1, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog care, Training Tips, Uncategorized
If you’re new to having a dog in your life, you might think that taking a dog for a walk should progressively get easier and more pleasant for you and the dog as they age. But this isn’t necessarily true. Dog walking is a skill for both of you, and working on it...
