Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

To stop excessive howling in dogs, you need to understand why do dogs howl in the first place. Dogs howl for a variety of reasons but the primary thing to understand here is that dogs howl as a means of communication. They use howling as a way to gain attention, alerts against intruders and finally to protect their territory. However if your dog is showing an excessive howling behavior, you might have to work on curbing that behavior. But before you get angry at your dogs howl, understand why your dog might be indulging in excessive howling. Howling is a…

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One of the most common questions in a dog guardian’s mind is ‘what is howling in dogs?’ and ‘why do my dogs howl?’  In this blog post, I will discuss the meaning and significance behind howling in dogs and how to stop excessive howling in dogs as well. However, as usual, we must start with, what does dog howling mean? Howling in dogs: causes Dogs howl for a variety of reasons. Howling is a form of communication that has been used by dogs for the longest possible time. They have evolved from wolves after all and wolves are known to…

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Dogs have been known to dream. The spend a good part of the day sleeping. However, have you ever wondered if your dogs have nightmares? On an average, dogs need to sleep for around 12 to 14 hours every day. As puppies, dogs need at least 19 hours of sleep per day. According to research, it takes around 10 minutes for dogs to enter a dream filled deep sleep. Have you ever seen your dog look like he or she might be running in sleep? their paws twitch, they will huff and pant and make whining noises in sleep. Did…

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Post surgery dog care made easy with these 15 brilliant tips Having surgery is not only stressful for the dog physically and emotionally, it very stressful for the guardian as well. Not only is the guardian waiting for the phone call to hear that their dog has woken up and the surgery went well, they are also worried about the post surgery dog care routine. Even though your veterinarian will inform you of all the precautions which must be observed while your dog is recovering, here are 14 amazing tips to make your and your dogs life easy while he…

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 Here is a complete guide to puppy potty training within a period of 7 days.   Potty training can be a nightmare if not done properly. In this complete guide to puppy potty training, I will discuss steps which would make this task a breeze for you as the guardian as well as for  your little pup.   A dog is a wonderful addition to any household. However, this new member may need a little bit of training during the initial days like simple commands training, house training, introduction with other dogs etc. The sooner you get the potty training…

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Let’s understand the different types of dog collars and their purpose in dog training   Currently, the market has many different types of dog collars. Collars are worn by dogs for many purposes like walking, identification, training, or even for fashion. In this in-depth guide to the different types of dog collars, you will understand the purpose and use of all types of dog collars and which one might be the best for your dog.   The different types of dog collars   Let’s have a look at the different types of dog collars and their uses   Every day…

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Coconut oil for dogs, the good, the bad, and the ugly In recent times, coconut oil has gained the reputation of being the most sought after oil when it comes to a beauty product or healthy living for humans. However, it is not far behind in the canine world either. Dog lovers/parents are diving in and exploring the benefits of coconut oil for dogs.   So the main question: Is coconut oil for dogs a good option?   I’d say, coconut oil for dogs is Pandora’s box of goodness. In this post, I have done a comprehensive review of the…

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Shock collars are not a humane option. Why not try the different types of no shock training collars to find which suits your needs? Currently the market has many types of no shock training collars for dog guardians and trainers Are shock collars cruel? This is probably the biggest question in every dog guardian’s mind. Those who use shock collars will say, “No this is a dog training collar and it does not hurt my dog”. If I am to answer this, I’d say, “use the shock collar on the lowest setting on yourself. If you love your dog, I…

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So you have decided to train your dog using a shock collar. Have you considered the types of shock collars available in the market? The first part of dog training is to decide which method to use. Now that you have decided that you will use a shock collar for training, the next thing to figure out is the types of shock collars which are available in the market and which collar is best suited for your pup? PS: I personally do not advise or advocate the use of shock collars! I feel these are torturous devices and must be banned…

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There have been lots of discussions about the pros and cons of the shock collar. Let’s now discuss why shock collars don’t work. Shock collars primarily work on the basis of using negative reinforcement like shock collars for barking shock the dog when the dog barks. Negative reinforcement may work for a short time, but in the long time, the negative techniques can backfire. It is possible that the dog ignores the shock collar in future. This is the primary reason why shock collars don’t work. A very common question I have heard is, “Are shock collars cruel?” I will…

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