Dog Feeding Tips

Hi, Pamela here with another pet tip of the week. Today we are going to talk about dog feeding and:

  • Using teachable moments to train your pet
  • The importance of being the “alpha” or boss and how to model it, and..
  • Types of bowls and the correct elevation of the bowl for optimal feeding

Watch this short 2-minute video to make your dog’s dinnertime experience more enjoyable.

So there you have it. Meal time is an excellent opportunity to:

  1. Train your dog to follow your command,
  2. Demonstrate you’re the leader or alpha, and
  3. Ensure your pet eats without gulping air resulting in those smelly burps and farts!

Until next time,

Bon appetite!
Pamela

The Wait Command

Hello, Pamela here with another training tip. Today we will look at one of the most important training commands; the word “Wait.”

By using the word, “Wait”:

  • You will have control over your dog in many potentially dangerous situations
  • Your dog will have control over his own strong impulses
  • Both you and your pet’s safety will be greatly improved, and..
  • Your dog is deferring to you, improving communication and compliance

Some of the different scenarios we will demonstrate are:

  • In the house getting ready for a walk
  • Walking out the door
  • Getting in the car
  • Getting out of the car

So let’s see what happens…

So there you have it, a way to ensure you and your pet’s safety in and out of the home, while reinforcing your pet’s ability to follow the command (and rewarding your pet as they are learning the command). And that makes for a higher quality life for you and your pet.

Until next time, all the best,
Pamela