How To Stop Your Dog Destroying Your Home
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 28, 2008
You see it everywhere there is a pet dog — scratch marks on the door, chewed edges of otherwise-perfectly-good rugs, holes dug in lawns (and flower beds!) and holes in furniture covers. All these are signs that the dog is in control of the home. That he’s a restive, lively pet who has never learned where the boundaries are. And you can be sure the owner suddenly goes on edge every time their canine friend comes near a well-frayed carpet or sofa cover.
It’s a common problem. Can it be stopped?
How To Stop Your Dog Destroying Your Home
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 17, 2008
You see it everywhere there is a pet dog — scratch marks on the door, chewed edges of otherwise-perfectly-good rugs, holes dug in lawns (and flower beds!) and holes in furniture covers. All these are signs that the dog is in control of the home. That he’s a restive, lively pet who has never learned where the boundaries are. And you can be sure the owner suddenly goes on edge every time their canine friend comes near a well-frayed carpet or sofa cover.
It’s a common problem. Can it be stopped?
How To Teach Your Dog Not To Jump Up On Visitors
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 6, 2008
There are two approaches you can take to this very common problem.
Either will work. One is more work than the other. And some people say one is more gentle and humane than the other.
You will need to choose one technique and consistently apply it.
(1) Use your knee
This is the one that even non-dog owners know about.
The dog comes up to you, quivering with excitement. He rears up to place his paws on your stomach or chest. You turn sideways just before he is able to put his paws on you, and raise your knee so he meets a hard, pointed-but-blunt object. After hanging on that for a second or two he drops to the ground. You win.
How To Stop Your Dog Destroying Your Home
Filed Under Pets | Posted on January 22, 2008
You see it everywhere there is a pet dog — scratch marks on the door, chewed edges of otherwise-perfectly-good rugs, holes dug in lawns (and flower beds!) and holes in furniture covers. All these are signs that the dog is in control of the home. That he’s a restive, lively pet who has never learned where the boundaries are. And you can be sure the owner suddenly goes on edge every time their canine friend comes near a well-frayed carpet or sofa cover.
It’s a common problem. Can it be stopped?