Psychology

Explaining Socialization: The Basics Socialization is essentially learning about different experiences, situations, people and animals. When you socialize your dog, you are preparing him to feel safe and have positive experiences in different environments and social settings. It is important to socialize your pet, whether it is a puppy, an adult or an older dog.…

What if you could use your German Shepherd’s natural instincts in your favor? Click here to learn more If you’re thinking about adding a German Shepherd to your family, you’re about to make a great decision! German Shepherds are wonderful family dogs, highly intelligent, and easily trainable. But even if you already have a GS, this…

Licking comes as a natural instinct in dogs, it’s a habit that is cultivated from the time they are puppies and sometimes it continues into adulthood. During birth, the mother usually licks her puppies to stimulate breathing, she also does so when cleaning herself and the puppies as well stimulate defecation. Excessive or too much…

Adopting new dog whether a puppy or an adult can be a rewarding experience but a change in home environment can be a really stressful ordeal for them. Many exhibit fear, anxiety and at time aggression especially if there are other pets in the home.  It is therefore important to make the transition as smooth…

Separation anxiety refers to distressful behavior in dogs due to separation from their owners, dogs are social animals therefore are not well conditioned to live solitary lives or being left alone for long periods of time. There is no clear explanation as to why certain dogs exhibit this behavior but majority usually have the following…