For many years, dog owners, dog trainers, and dog enthusiasts have stumbled and fumbled in attempting to discover the sure-fire way to potty train a new puppy. Some even went as far as saying that this cookie-cutter method of potty training a puppy is impossible to discover mainly because they could not figure it out….
Is your dog constipated? Does your dog get easily distracted when you take them outside to go poop? Do they sniff for ages trying to find the perfect spot to go poop but they still change their mind to look elsewhere? Dogs can be like that. One useful and unknown hack that I picked up…
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Does it seem like your dog can never get a break from its aggressive scratching behavior? Do they spend the majority of their waking hours just going at it with their dry, irritated, and damaged skin? Does it seem like all they really ever do is eat, sleep, poop, and scratch? Well, you’re in the…
Is your dog an overly aggressive eater? Your dog’s chances of choking are ten times more likely if they are not putting in enough time, energy, and effort towards chewing their food. Did you know that? If you own a dog or a “tribe of paw walking canines”, then learning how to do the Heimlich Maneuver…
Getting your dog to drink more water more often can, in some ways, become a full-time job. In this article, the Smarter Pup Training team has come up with 10 super simple hacks to get your dog to drink more water. Don’t forget: Always be hydratin’ #1 – Exercise More Dogs need to exercise regularly…
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A restless puppy or dog can be seen as a sign of an illness. Although, in some cases, the situation is usually not that drastic. Finding a dog that simply won’t lay down should not be taken lightly. If you’re in a situation where you’re finding that your dog won’t lay down here are 10 common reasons…
Looking into getting yourself a new puppy to welcome to your household? Afraid of your new puppy breaking your house? We know the feeling. It is best for potential dog owners to puppy-proof their homes before welcoming their new family members. To help you out, we have comprised a list of 15 puppy house proofing…
Here’s a fun fact. Did you know that the weight of a dog and its eating habits can be a direct result of the poor eating habits of the dog’s owners? It’s true. If your dog is displaying poor eating habits, a lack of a desire to participate in anything physical or is just fat, then dog…
In March of 2017, I got myself a puppy. He was a French bulldog I called Scrappy. A very tiny, excited and rambunctious little fella. I remember the day I went to pick him up for the first time, I was so excited and eager to get him home and play with him. I even…
Are you looking to expand the capabilities of your dog? Want a dog that will more efficiently exercise its brainpower? Want a smarter dog? Just looking for some advice on mental stimulation games for dogs? Whether you take a more passive approach to dog training or an active approach, you will always find that a…
