Fireworks look great to us, but for dogs they can be frightening, the bangs, flashes and strong smells can make even calm dogs panic, if you’ve seen it happen, you know how stressful it can be. The good news is that with a bit of planning, you can make it easier for them.
Helping Nervous Dogs on Halloween
Halloween’s great fun for kids and families, but for dogs, it can be a completely different story, the lights, the noise, the door constantly opening, it’s a lot. Owners with nervous dogs on Halloween often see their pets trembling, barking, or hiding under furniture before the first trick-or-treaters even arrive.
It’s not disobedience. It’s confusion. And a few small changes at home can make the night much calmer.
How to Manage a Digging Dog
If you’ve got a digging dog, you’re no doubt familiar with the sight of your carefully manicured garden covered in holes and soil. One minute the grass looks great, and the next, it’s scattered everywhere.
Digging isn’t bad behaviour. It’s not defiance or revenge. It’s natural. Dogs dig for a reason, and most of the time it makes perfect sense to them, even if it doesn’t to us. Once you figure out why your dog’s doing it, you can manage it much more easily.
Avoiding Doggy Drama: Preventing Dog Aggression Before It Starts
Most dogs are easy-going, they want food, a game in the garden, a comfy bed, and some attention. But even the friendliest dog can show signs of tension now and then. A growl when another dog gets too close, a snap over a toy, barking that sounds sharp rather than playful.
It’s unsettling, but the truth is that aggression rarely appears out of nowhere. There are usually signals first. Preventing dog aggression means noticing those signals, setting up calm routines, and helping dogs feel confident in their world.
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