by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Safe and Happy Dogs
Everyone knows, or so we hope, that dogs need a lot of physical activity to keep them happy and healthy. During the pandemic, this was a big reason why dog ownership went up. People were working from home and knew that having a dog meant daily walks and time outside...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips
We all need a little encouragement here and there, including our dogs. Using treats to congratulate a dog on their good behavior or a task well done is a proven way to encourage that good behavior to continue. Yet we don’t want that to be the only tool in that...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | Safe and Happy Dogs
Human trends can be ridiculous (here is what people think is coming and a lot of it is just “no, thank you…”). But there are even silly dog trends. When we say silly, we’re not being totally accurate because some of these trends just...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | Safe and Happy Dogs
It’s not a fun thing to think about, but no matter the age of your dog, things can happen. Unexpected things. Random things. And rather than be completely caught off guard, why not do some prep? When everything is great is the best time to think about basic...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | dog care, Safe and Happy Dogs
Living in the northern part of this country means we’re all itching to get outside probably long before all of the snow is done. Not that we don’t get outside in the snow, but it’s different in the warm and sunny weather, right? It’s so easy to...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips
It happens, just like it does with humans, and veterinarians aren’t really sure why or how. But very likely dogs with separation anxiety develop it in response to some trauma or a change in the household. And like with humans, it can strike any dog, though there...
