3 Lifestyle Changes to Expect When You Get a Dog
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 09/05/17 9:25 PM
If you’re thinking about expanding your family by one furry member, it’s necessary to consider all that will change after the new pup crosses his adorable little paws over your threshold. There will be another mouth to feed, more bath times, more exercise—but there will also be a whole lotta love!
Like with anything, making the decision to adopt a puppy is a significant one; dogs, much like children, demand excellent care if they’re to thriv...
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3 Ways to Curb Aggressive Behavior in Your Alpha Dog
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 09/04/17 9:26 PM
Dogs get a bad rap in the news media. If someone has been bitten by a dog, demands to have the dog euthanized spring up on the message boards. If the dog happens to be particular breed, such as a Pit Bull or German Shepherd, you can bet that the public will demand to “see justice.”
Just like people, dogs aren’t born bad. There are extenuating circumstances that can change a human’s (or dog’s) behavior. Where does it all start? With the puppy...
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How to Train Your Pup for the Iron Doggy
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 02/16/17 7:26 PM
It’s a new year and you’re tired of making excuses. You’ve
decided that this is the year you’re going to do it: compete in a marathon.
You’ve been busy researching marathons online that are held across the country,
the groups they’re “run” by (get it?!) and what it would cost to compete. Then
one day you come across the
Iron
Doggy
. Iron Doggy events are for runners and their dogs! How cool is
that—you and your pupper can train toge...
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Puppy Training 101: How to be the Leader of Your Pack
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 01/16/17 2:41 PM
Getting a new dog comes with a list of responsibilities. At
the top of that list is training. If your dog ignores your commands, jumps up
on house guests and leads you on walks, the pup probably believes he is the
alpha in the pack.
To foster a good relationship with your dog and maintain the
authority in the relationship, you will want to establish who is in charge
right away. Following professional advice, respecting the limits of...
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Bark Bark Bark! Why Your Dog Barks and How To Fix It
Posted by Hot Dog Collars on 12/05/16 3:38 PM
Barking is a natural way for dogs to communicate their emotions. While
it's something to be expected, excessive barking can be troublesome for pet
owners and annoying for neighbors. To manage your pet's barking issue, it helps
to understand why canines bark to get to the root of the behavioral
problem.
Common Reasons Why Dogs Bark
Dogs use various types of vocal communication, including howling,
grunting, whining, and barking...
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