by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | Safe and Happy Dogs
Everyone seems pretty aware that July 4th is not exactly a dog-favorite. But have you thought about the time from Thanksgiving through Christmas and New Year’s? There’s so much going on! There are a lot of possible challenges and stresses for you and your...
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | dog behaviors, Training Tips
A lot of problems arise in households with dogs for a very simple reason: Too many humans view their dog’s behaviors through a human lens. Dogs have their own way of doing things, their own ways of communicating, and their own reasons for what they do and say....
by sundanceretrievers | Apr 22, 2024 | Safe and Happy Dogs
If you don’t want to go outside because of the weather, it’s likely that your dog doesn’t want to either. Really… who wants to head out in to high winds or downpours or freezing cold? (Besides that slightly crazy husky…and we jest; we...
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...
