Training

One of the best ways to bond with your beloved pet is training time. Learn to train with consistency, patience, teamwork & more.  -by Ragini Bhandari 1. House rules in place Create house rules before your puppy even comes home. This way you’ll be letting your puppy know right from the beginning, what is and is not acceptable for him to do - if everyone in the family is consistent and on the…

Your furry friend is your perfect companion for life. But have you wondered how do your neighbours and friends feel about him? It all depends on how well trained your pet is. Learning commands makes your pet realise exactly what you want from him. And some of these commands are playful to do with your dog. It’s important for your pet to be friendly, socialise and at the same time to be in…

We are living in strange times these days, hit by a pandemic that has spread to 216 countries around the globe and caused many deaths worldwide. -by Garima Singhal The world is gripped by a wave of pandemic. Since asymptomatic individuals can be carriers of the deadly disease and can rapidly spread it, it is imperative to limit the movement of people to prevent the wide scale spread of the…

As our fight against COVID-19 virus continues each one of us will emerge as a winner. We feel the pain for pet parents and can understand how difficult the lockdown is for animals because we cannot explain to them why suddenly out of the blue their lives have changed. -by Priti Chauhan Sometimes we go overboard because of the guilt of not being able to take our pets out, while other times we…

If you have noticed that your pet becomes irritate, incessantly growls, and gets anxious, then all these are warning signs for behavioural disorder in dogs. Just like you teach your kids the good and bad and be patient with them, the same holds true for your furry kids. Be patient with them and handle behavioural disorder like a pro! –by Dr Gautam Anand Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in…

Dog training and behaviour is very logical. All that’s needed from our side is a logical mind and being conscious of how we reward or reprimand a particular behaviour. Depending upon the consequences, a behaviour increases or decreases. If a behaviour is rewarded it’s likely to increase and if a behaviour is ignored it’s likely to decrease. Did you know your dogs are constantly observing…

An obedient and well behaved dog is a delight. But, every pet parent must have experienced behavioural problems in their dogs. Here are 10 common behavioural problems in pooches and how to prevent them. Rocky, my three-year-old Pomeranian is a very friendly and lovable pooch. Every time we enter our house, he comes running with his tail wagging furiously. It is such a delight to see him happy and…

Loud noises can traumatise your dog and make him nervous. He can become aggressive and lose appetite. Here’s how you can take care of your pooch during festive time. –by Varsha Verma At some point or other, all pet parents boast of how your dog knows you have arrived even before you ring the door bell. We all have seen our dog’s ears prick up all of a sudden, even though you haven’t heard a…

You can find some excellent dog training tips online, in books, and from fellow pet parents. Unfortunately, not all of the advice you get is accurate. Let’s find out why! Dog training myths can be harmful to your pet and can also make training more difficult. There are so many myths that can ruin the overall experience of pet parents. So, today we give a tough fight to these myths and help you…

House soiling is one of the many reasons why pets are rendered homeless or dumped in shelters. Their willingness to put up with the pet soon fizzles out. So why not provide proper potty training and be at peace! Most pet parents have no inclination to clean up the stinking mess. As a pet parent you should ensure to potty train your pet. Teach your puppy to potty at the right time and in the…

Positive training sets you and your dog up for success and safety. It makes positive associations so the dog looks at life as something friendly, thereby removing the need to be competitive or aggressive. Finally, positive training increases behavioural reliability through a strict but scientifically proven leadership programme. You begin training at the point your dog is successful and…

Every child needs a good teacher. The same holds true for your canine kids as well. If you don’t know how to communicate with your canine child in a way that he learns to comprehend fundamental instructions and listen to you, you may need to hire a rainer. When you appoint a home tutor for your child, you take utmost care that the teacher is knowledgeable, can impart knowledge comprehensively,…

by Garima Singhal Pet obesity is on the rise. It is an nevitable result of overfeeding and low levels of physical exercise. Increased usage of canned and easily available packaged food is also a contributing factor for obesity in dogs. Pet obesity is increasingly taking a toll on the health of our pets. In USA, where pet insurance is common, insurers are citing claims of more than 60 million…

Dog training is like your retirement account, an investment. You will see the returns of your effort by sticking with the programme for the long haul. Training can improve not only your dog’s quality of life, but your own. Having a pet is a happy thing but having an unruly dog who refuses to listen can be a major stressor. Training helps you understand your dog better and bridge the communication…

There are dogs who are completely trained, but still refused to listen to their pet parents. Why? Do you think your dog’s not listening to you because he is moody? What and where are such pet parents going wrong? As I trainer, I do not look at training dogs for ‘obedience’ as it simply underlines the reality of the situation that what I am using is kind of an enforcement, a means of…

Pet parents in Bengaluru looking for open and safe outdoor place for their pooches have a new reason to celebrate. Petboro, known for providing various quality pet services, has recently opened India’s first private off-leash dog park with agility equipment in Whitefield area of Bengaluru. Spread over an area of 16,000 sq ft, Petboro playground like dog park is an outdoor space, designed…

Pets need to inculcate interpersonal skills, while interacting with other dogs. Here’s how. Some canines are too shy or fearful to mingle with other dogs. Some dogs may be over-friendly and unable to respect the personal space of fellow dogs. Certain dogs may be aggressive or bully dogs. So, how do you raise your pooch to be well mannered with dogs without being…

Family emergencies, travel or sickness can disrupt the normal pet care routine, leaving pet parents confused about what to do with their pets. With pet boarding facilities available, pet parents can be assured their pets are well taken care of. Here’s how to find the right pet boarding facility for your pooch. Every pet parent must have gone through a dilemma of where to leave your pet…

Here are the basics of leash training and some effective tips and tricks that’ll help you and your pet. –by Kritika Manchanda Leash training usually begins when your pup is about 16 weeks old. This is the time when all his core vaccinations are complete. Here’s how to get started. Pick the right leash and collar For a pup, a light collar is ideal for the first few months when he’ll not be…

A pet parent thinks that his dog is an obedient dog, but does things at his own will. This is not the case. Here, a dog trainer shares what the actual problem is. A typical conversation that happens between a pet parent and a dog trainer: Pet parent: Hi, I have a dog to train. Trainer: Sure, how can I help you? What breed is the dog? Pet parent: I have a Labrador. She is 8 months old.…