| answered a question | Can I give my dog tylenol for pain? NO. Never give your dog any human medication, unless explicitly told to do so by a veterinarian. It can be toxic and even deadly. If he is sick, a visit to the vet is in order and they can prescribe any necessary medication. |
| answered a question | How do I make my dog stop barking? The worst way to handle a barking dog is to reinforce the barking by yelling at the dog (giving the behavior attention). Regularly reward your dog when they are calm, never when they are barking. It's not a quick or simple solution, but I promise it works! |
| answered a question | Why does my dog bite people? First of all, it's important to distinguish whether this is actual biting or just being mouthy-- which is normal for puppies. Mouthing means they have a "soft mouth" where they are not actually biting down hard, they are moreso just playing. This doesn't mean that behavior is acceptable. The best way to prevent it is to cease all play and attention when this happens, and give the dog an alternative that is acceptable to chew on and play with. If your dog is actually biting people, find a trainer in your area who specializes in this ASAP. They will work with you to identify what is triggering the dog and a plan of action to correct the behavior. It's not something that you can usually solve by reading a few articles online-- this is a serious issue that needs a professional. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog act like she is starving? Some dogs tend to eat quite fast, and it doesn't mean they are starving. There are products you can buy to encourage her to eat more slowly, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Feeder-Siensync-Interactive-Eco-friendly-Durable/dp/B01F3AZ5PG/ref=sr (https://www.amazon.com/Feeder-Siensyn...)12?ie=UTF8&qid=1495119703&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=dog+slow+feeder&psc=1 There are different types of products that accomplish this, you should be able to find one at your local pet store. |