Welcome back to Fido’s Homeschooling DIY Training Program! We left off with tips for training the ‘Go to Your Place’ cue and its many applications. However, what you really want in many of these situations is for your pup…
Dear Inquisitive Dog Guardians: The Fourth of July is upon us once again, so my sidekick Poncho and I thought it would be a good time for some gentle reminders to help keep your beloved pets safe during this…
It’s that time of year: recovering from holidays, getting back to a ‘normal’ routine, and being reminded of the ol’ New Year’s resolutions ritual. And since January is also National Train Your Dog month, why not put the two…
In our previous post, Enrichment for Dogs – Part One: Helping Canines Live in Our Human World, we looked at dogs as social animals, as hunters and scavengers by nature, as problem-solvers, but also as unique individuals, with their…
Generalizing means taking skills dogs have grasped in one area and making sure they understand them in many other contexts. This important step helps to ensure that a behavior is actually trained, meaning that your inquisitive canine has a…
Do dogs know when they’ve done something “wrong?” Do inquisitive canines instinctively want to please their humans? Do you need to be your dog’s pack leader? No, no, and no. And here’s why. Myth #1: Dogs understand the concept…
There are many things you can do to make training easier. The Inquisitive Canine Doggy Blog has already covered several strategies including: Essential Dog Training Tips for Raising a Happy and Healthy Canine Productivity Tips to Use for Training…
We are wrapping up our Your New Puppy series by giving some consideration to your dog’s ‘teenage’ years… and beyond. After all, adopting a puppy means having and caring for a dog for around ten years or more! So,…
For this inquisitive canine doggy blog installment, we’re joined by Dr. Jamie Whittenburg, a humane, like-minded professional whose goal is to make vet visits more enjoyable for inquisitive canines everywhere! Like humans, dogs need routine veterinary care to stay…
Guidance and feedback are vitally important when raising a healthy and happy inquisitive canine. Not only for in-the-moment situations but for the purpose of teaching them to make good choices on their own in the future. With all of…