We at Adog.co are so excited that you are bringing home a new puppy! Once you have decided where you are going to get your puppy from, as well as which breed, you will have taken the first steps to becoming a great pet owner. However, there is a lot more work that needs to be done in order to prepare for the new puppy: Choosing Vocabulary No, your dog won’t be able to speak English, but eventually, you will want it to be able to recognize commands and reprimanding. This means that you need to decide what words are...
In our last blog, we talked about important things to keep in mind when going to the dog park. We have a few more tips we would like to give you today to make sure your trip to the park is as enjoyable as possible. Leave if Your Dog Isn’t Having Fun No matter how much fun you are having, the whole trip will be a bust if your dog is scared. If other dogs are beginning to get out of control, pay attention and take that opportunity to go home. However, if your dog has never looked happier, consider...
If you are about to take your dog to the dog park for the first time, it’s important to keep your dog’s behavior and needs in mind at all times! Here are a few tips to make your trip to the dog park a happy one: Remove Your Dog’s Leash Why would you take your dog to the park if it has to wear a leash the whole time? As long as your dog is fully trained and the park is safe, it should be fine to run about. Plus, leashes can get in the way of your pup interacting...
Do you have a needy dog? If so, you’re probably all-too familiar with that sad, pleading stare your pup shoots in your direction whenever they want something from you. It can be a real distraction, especially when you’re trying to concentrate on something important as their eyes follow you everywhere you go. Some breeds of dogs are just not content unless they’re busy doing something, and often that means you need to be doing something as well. In this blog, our independent pet supply store shares a few tips for keeping your dog occupied and avoiding that pathetic stare. Exercise...
If you love your dog, you know there’s no greater pleasure than surprising your pup by giving them a brand new toy. Seeing their eyes light up and the way they sniff at it excitedly before carrying it off into their corner for closer inspection is a joy that every dog owner needs to experience. However, the excitement for a new toy is often never as great as that first moment. Fickle dogs can quickly tire of their chew toys, while others might destroy them in short order. In order to make your dog’s play and chew toys last as...
