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The best guide dog breeds have certain qualities which make them better able to assist those who have trouble navigating their daily lives. Specifically, guide dogs are used to assist people with vision loss, not all of whom are completely blind. There are other types of assistance dogs which are employed...
The period of socialization begins from the time a dog is a puppy. The most important socialization period is from the age of 3 to 12 weeks. During this time, the puppy learns from their mother and siblings about how to interact with other animals and their environment. If this socialization period is...
You can teach your dog new tricks and skills to strengthen your bond with them, but also to stimulate them mentally. Done correctly, this type of training can improve the dog's attention span, encourage them to use his cognitive and decision-making functions, and increase their motivation. The dog must...
Exercise is as vital for a dog's well-being as it is for humans. While it will depend on the ability and physical fitness of the individual, most dogs will require more than just walking. For some caregivers, this means letting them off their leash in an enclosed space. For others, there is the opportunity...
Are you wondering how to train your cat to walk on a leash? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Teaching a cat to walk on a leash take some training and time, but in the end will result in a greater bond between you and your cat. It will also ensure that your cat does not run away and can enjoy exercising...
A dog's prodigious sense of smell comes from their possession of between 200 and 300 million olfactory receptors. This is significantly greater than those of humans who have a relatively paltry number of around 5 million. This is why dogs are used for detection of hazardous or illegal material and not humans....
When you think of search and rescue dogs, our minds might go to stereotypes of a St. Bernard in the snow with a barrel of brandy around their neck. But rescue dogs come in many forms and perform their heroic duties on many terrains. Although we have yet to see a flying dog, there are even rescue dogs...
Do you think it's impossible to train your cat to use the toilet? Is this something you only see in films? Well we have good news for you: it's very possible, and all you need to do is train them to get them to use the toilet on a daily basis. It's not easy or quick, and you're not going to do it in a couple...
The most effective way to strengthen the bond between a dog and their owner is to take them for frequent walks. Besides the bonding process, the benefits of dog walks go much further. They help manage their stress levels, keep them healthy and discipline them in a pleasant way.
Sometimes our pets need...
Teaching your dog to lie down with a command will help it develop self-control and will be very useful for you in your everyday life with your pet. Note that it is an exercise that is not easy to teach all dogs, because it puts them in a vulnerable position. Therefore, you have to be very patient to train...
The arrival of a baby is a truly joyous event, but can also bring stress, worry and big changes around the house. A new child, especially if it's the first, is a challenge for the parents - and also for the family's pets.
If you have a dog, you will have guessed that they will feel agitated at finding...
Have you ever thought about working with dogs? Would you like to become a dog trainer? In this AnimalWised article you will discover the requirements to be a dog trainer, the time required to achieve this, the steps you can follow and some additional tips.
Before looking into your options to train dogs professionally,...
Attack dogs, as their name suggests, are dogs trained to attack humans. Although these dogs are currently associated with police work, this wasn't always their function. In many history books you can find examples of dogs used by armies to break enemy front lines or to capture and kill fugitive slaves,...
Schutzhund, or IPO (acronym for Internationale Prüfungs Ordnung, in German), is a canine sport for protection dogs. The term Schutzhund is of German origin, and literally translates as "protection dog". Originally designed as a test to help assess the temperament and capabilities of German Shepherd...
Canine ethology is the branch of behavioral biology that studies the natural behavior of dogs, focusing mainly on instinctive attitudes and actions. An ethologist is a qualified veterinary professional who has expert knowledge of dog behavior, communication and requirements.
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