When you decide to adopt a purebred dog, there’s a good chance that you will have to visit many dog breeders in the San Antonio and New Braunfels area to find a good one. It’s important that you not only visit breeders, but also meet...
Have you found yourself with a dog that is not following your commands or is outright misbehaving? Maybe you saw a cute puppy in an ad for an animal rescue, or you saw that there was a purebred German Shepherd for sale, and you couldn’t resist....
If you look around, you will find many dog training ideas, techniques, and theories that are used in New Braunfels and the San Antonio area. As a dog owner, it’s important that you put your dog through obedience training to ensure that your home is...
When you adopt a pet, dog behavior becomes an amazingly big concern in any San Antonio or New Braunfels household. The dog becomes a member of the family, and what they do or don’t do, can impact everyone in the home. There are several common...
Responsible dog breeding plays a big part in the overall health and wellness of a puppy as they grow into adults. As someone who may be considering adopting from a breeder, you shou ld always do what you can do make sure that they are reputable,...
Too many people, when adopting a dog from a breeder, do not fully understand how it works. In fact, there are several common myths that are widely believed among even experienced dog owners who have dealt with breeders for years. Here is a listing of...
You might be very excited after you’ve visited a breeder and have chosen a new pup to bring home. However, your new pup might not be as excited to come with you as you might hope. They may be extremely stressed and scared. Bringing home German Shepherd puppies takes planning, consideration, and patience to make such big changes go as smoothly as possible for your new furry friend. Here are some tips to help with the transition.
Getting a dog from a dog breeder in New Braunfels is a great idea if you want a happy and healthy pup. Of course, that’s only if you choose a reputable breeder that does their work ethically. There are, unfortunately, many breeders who are irresponsible and unethical, and simply in the business to make money, and not necessarily out of a love of dogs. There are even some that do not have ill-intentions but do things improperly because they have not taken the time to learn how to be good at it. Here are some signs that you are dealing with a dog breeder who might not be on the up and up.
Dogs are very complex animals, and raising a puppy or adopting one from a dog rescue can certainly be a big challenge. Your new best friend may exhibit some trying behaviors, even if they are well trained. Chances are that you’ll run into some dog behavior problems no matter what the circumstances are. With some patience and care, however, you can make sure that your furry friend is happy, friendly, and thriving under your care.
There is no morality in the canine kingdom. Dogs don’t choose their actions based on what’s right and wrong. Even if you are trying to enforce that idea in them, that’s not how it works in a dog’s mind. They simply do whatever works, and it’s your job as a pet owner to train them. If you reward or are ambivalent to “bad” behavior, then you will only be enforcing that behavior.
The crux of so many behavioral issues is your dog struggling with dominance. They want to be the alpha of the pack, and even if they acknowledge you as the alpha, they may not show that respect to others. Here are some dominance issues that may arise and how you can address them.
Putting your dog in a kennel while you go away can be very stressful for both you and your dog. That’s why for the sake of both of you, you need to make sure that you are as prepared as possible before dropping your pooch off at the dog kennels. Dog boarding can be a fun adventure if you have chosen the right place and do what needs to be done ahead of time. Here are some tips to make life a little less stressful when you have to kennel your pup.