Some even know how to play it.
This dog prances around the yard carrying his banjo. He even sings a tune for his owners.
(Okay, just kidding. It’s actually a costume).
Ready for a laugh? Watch the hilarious dog video below.
P.S. You can get the adorable costume on Amazon here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh8oiI_dfmA
Whether it’s of the bone or soft, chewy variety, it can be difficult to find options that are tasty, healthy and affordable. If you’re training your dog, we’ve also included some great options for rewarding you canine after a trick well-done.
These options are low calorie but high in nutrients.
Before choosing a dog treat, consider the following points to make the best decision for your pup.
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These miniature pinchers are only 17 days old and learning how to move around and interact with each other.
In the cute dog video below, watch as they squeal, sleep, cuddle and kiss each other.
One of the first things that probably come to mind is dog food. But which kind should you buy for the labrador retriever breed? Which brands are healthy, affordable and easily accessible?
In this post, we’re comparing the best puppy food for labs on Amazon.
At the end of the day, you’ll have to be the judge on the best puppy food for your lab. That depends on if your dog enjoys it and how it affects his coat and poops. Remember: If your puppy is currently eating a different brand, you’ll need to slowly introduce him to the new food. You can do this by adding an increasing amount of the new food to the old food each day. If the change is too sudden, he could become constipated or vomit.
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With many methods out there, it can be hard to know which to follow.
Here’s some easy training hacks to get you started.
One of the first and most useful training hacks I’ve learned is to always begin by teaching the hand gesture FIRST. You can’t expect your dog to know what “sit” means. He doesn’t even speak English. However, pairing the trick/behavior with a hand gesture is more effective. For example, perhaps a closed fist or pointing to the floor means “sit.” Choose a different hand gesture for every trick. As he begins to learn it, you can start incorporating
Some trainers tell you use the words “no” or “stop.” Although this may work for some dogs, this is thought of as an outdated training method. Using generic words in multiple scenarios can confuse your dog. For example, some say “no” whenever the dog is doing unwanted behaviors, whether it be chewing on your shoe or jumping up on people. Instead, it’s better to be specific. For example, “drop it” or “down” have separate meanings and you’re more likely to get results.
Dogs respond well to rewards. Giving him a treat after he’s accomplished the trick will solidify in his mind that it was correct. Since a training session can involve many treats (especially if your dog is doing well), use training treats specifically. These are much smaller than normal snacks and will allow you to train your dog without overfeeding him.
Be prepared to put some time aside each day for a training session. Even if your dog does really well one day, if he doesn’t practice, he’s likely to forget. It’s the same as children, right? You can’t expect a child to learn the alphabet once, never practice it and know it forever. Aim for a few minutes a few times a day.
Another part of consistency is reinforcing training whenever a triggering event occurs. For example, say you’re trying to train your dog to stay off of a sofa (I think dogs should be allowed on everything, but I know other people are different). The command you’ve chosen is “off” and you use it whenever your dog jumps on to the sofa. However, maybe you have company over. You’re busy and you’d rather let it slide this time than interrupt a conversation for a mini training session. No big deal, right? Wrong. Your dog will be confused why it’s okay one time and not another. Even when it’s inconvenient, reinforce.
To really hammer in the training, your family members or roommates should use the same methods, gestures and commands. For example, if your dog jumps up on someone and you say “down” while your husband says “off,” that’s going to be a little confusing for the doggo. If it helps, write down the list of commands and gestures you’re using and post it on the fridge for everyone to refer to.
Giving your dog something fun to do when he’s being bad sounds counterintuitive. Why would you reward your dog for bad behavior? Well, often dogs do things (such as ripping up cushions or chewing on shoes) because they’re bored and need to burn energy. Just like children, dogs need to be mentally stimulated. If not, they will find something to do—and you probably won’t like it. Before putting together a massive training plan to nip the behavior in the bud, try an easier method: Giving him something to do. A good toy, a treat toy, a dog puzzle or a run to burn energy could do the trick.
Dogs are smarter than most of us think. They can be even better than humans at picking up emotions. That means if you’re trying to train your dog while angry and out of patience, he’ll probably know and results won’t be the best. Instead, try to keep your cool, even if it’s taking your dog awhile to get the hang of something. This can help clear his mind, allowing new information to penetrate. If you feel yourself losing patience, take a short break.
We’re not talking about your dog here, we’re talking about you! Similar to the tip above, dogs can read energy and it effects how they perform. If you’ve had a bad day at work yet still want to keep your training schedule consistent, take a few moments to cool down first. Watch a cute dog video, watch a funny prank, sing a song to yourself or even meditate. When you’ve regained your happy (or at least happier) self, begin the session.
If you have a new puppy, it can be tempting to allow him to wander all over the house and let him explore himself. It’s exhausting trying to keep him in one area, but that’s exactly what you need to do in the beginning. When I got my puppy, I quickly learned that he needed to earn my trust. If I gave him the run of the apartment, there would be a TON of surprises each time I’d walk into a new room. As your pup gets better at peeing and pooping outside and learns the difference between toys and valuables, slowly allow him to have access to more spaces. You can keep doors closed, use baby gates, crate train or keep him in the same room as you.
When you’re ready for a training session, choose a spot that’s quiet and won’t distract your dog. For example, training your dog in your living room or bedroom each night could make him associate the space with learning. Bringing him to a park sounds like a good way to enjoy nature while training, but your dog will probably get distracted by other dogs and squirrels. You’ll get nothing done. Similarly, if your living room is usually full with family or roommates talking, that’s not a good space either. Your dog may get distracted by their actions and conversation and his attention will wander. As your dog gets better at avoiding distractions, then you can take him out to public places for sessions. This will teach him how to maintain composure even among other people.
Praise makes your dog feel good—and it’s always free. When rewarding your dog with a treat, also make sure to give him a heart full of praise. Saying “good boy” in a happy voice will reinforce that it’s a job well done. Research also suggests that dogs can read facial expressions, so smiling when you’re giving the praise is also a great idea.
You never know when a training opportunity may arise. Perhaps you’re on a walk and you need to teach your dog to sit instead of jumping up on strangers. Or maybe he has some destructive car behaviors that you need to untrain. If you keep training treats in your pocket, purse or glovebox, you’ll always be prepared for a mini session.
You’ve probably heard that dog parents should be assertive when training. That’s true. However, some people think that part of being assertive is commanding their dog in deep, stern, harsh tones. You may think your tone of voice signals you as “leader of the pack” but it’s actually more likely to scare or confuse your dog. Use a normal voice instead.
You come home from work and your puppy is so excited to see you, so he jumps up to give you a big kiss. It’s okay to give him some love back, right? Wrong. Although it’s hard, if he jumps up, simply turn your back and ignore him. You can say hello once he’s settled down. This will let him know that when he jumps up, he doesn’t get attention. That will make him less likely to do it to strangers or others who enter your home. Instead of training him to STOP jumping up, try to avoid teaching him the bad behavior in the first place.
She’s a victim of cruelty and lost part of her snout and surrounding musculature as a result of fireworks. This has left her with respiratory problems and a heavily deformed face.
When the rescuers found her, Bela’s injury was infected, swollen and filled with maggots.
When she got to the shelter, she got a bath for my first time ever:
Still, Bela was too weak to eat and had to be fed through an IV. Below is her first time eating herself:
Although she’s making progress, she’s still in pain and needs intensive surgery. After about 60 days of care, the vets will attempt the operation.
But there’s one problem: A lack of funds.
Bela is having trouble breathing, meaning that sedation is a risk and requires a higher level of care. This makes the surgery even more expensive.
The road to recovery will be a long one, but Bela is a fighter and wants a real chance to share her love with the world.
With Treat, you can virtually adopt a real shelter dog and help that dog in real life. Remember Neopets? It’s similar to that, only with a charitable cause.
So how does it work? The app allows you to choose a shelter dog from a local facility near you. The app then generates a look-a-like avatar of the same dog. You’ll also be sent a real photo.
From there, how you treat the dog impacts the life of the real shelter dog. You can feed, clean and play with the virtual dog and in exchange for those actions, the shelter will receive dog food.
It works like this: The more you feed, clean and play with your avatar dog, the more food the shelter gets in real life.
Basically, as the app name suggests, your avatar dog is like a good voodoo doll. While voodoo dolls have negative connotations, the word “voodoo” means “spirit.” Historically, it has been used for curing and help others, just as Treat aims to do.
The Treat app plans start from $1/month, which includes a daily meal for your chosen dog and the guarantee of the pet not being euthanized. All proceeds go directly to the dog; the app creators do not take a commission.
If you choose, you can visit your avatar dog in person and maybe even adopt it. If your dog is adopted in real life by someone else, you will receive a badge of accomplishment, a sense of goodwill, and the choice to select another dog.
The app aims to raise money for shelter dogs and stop euthanasia from lack of shelter funds.
Treat is currently in beta. To be one of the first users to make a difference, sign up here. The cities with the most users on the Treat waiting list will be the first to locally launch, so get your friends to sign up, too!
After the successful launch of Treat, the app creators also plan to launch a cat version to further donations.
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