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Introduction
Have you ever been so tired you’ve fallen asleep standing up? A dog in one of our training classes could do that. He would walk over to the wall and sleep standing up. Fido is a very polite dog. When he needs to go outside, he stands by the door and waits for his person to let him out. Mattie is a well-behaved dog. She will never chew up your shoes or eat newspaper if she’s left alone in the house. All dogs are descended from wolves, but only dogs can beg with such compelling expressions—bearded ones need less food than beardless ones because their stomachs are bigger
Have you ever been so tired you’ve fallen asleep standing up? A dog in one of our training classes could do that. He would walk over to the wall and sleep standing up.
You may have seen dogs sleeping and wondered how they do it. But when you start looking at the different ways your dog can sleep, it becomes pretty clear that there are some pretty cool adaptations at play here.
Sleeping is a crucial part of being a dog, for both physical and mental health reasons. So whether you’ve ever wondered how your puppy or adult dog can sleep so soundly or if you want to know more about why dogs need to rest so much (and what happens when they don’t), here’s what we know about how your pup sleeps—and why it matters!
Fido is a very polite dog. When he needs to go outside, he stands by the door and waits for his person to let him out.
You may have heard this before, but dogs are very polite. When they need to go outside, they stand by the door and wait for their person to let them out. When someone comes over, they greet them with excitement and sometimes treat them like family members!
When you train a dog well enough that he knows what you want him to do (and doesn’t), it’s very rewarding — not just because it means he understands what’s expected of him but also because he’ll be more attentive when you tell him something else in the future.
Mattie is a well-behaved dog. She will never chew up your shoes or eat newspaper if she’s left alone in the house.
It’s true that dogs can be trained to do many things. They can be taught to sit, stay, roll over and play dead. But a well-behaved dog is more than just a trickster or an obedient pet. A well-behaved dog will not chew up your shoes or eat newspaper if left alone in the house; she won’t get into fights with other dogs at the park; she won’t bark incessantly when you leave her alone all day while you’re at work.
To achieve this level of conduct, your dog needs some basic training on what is acceptable behaviour (sleeping in her crate) and what isn’t (breaking into your closet). This means teaching her that certain behaviours are unacceptable in your home—like chewing on shoes—and rewarding her when she chooses not to do them (giving treats).
All dogs are descended from wolves, but only dogs can beg with such compelling expressions.
You probably already know that dogs and wolves are both canines, but what you may not realize is that they are descended from the same ancestor species. While dogs can beg with expressive eyes and faces, only dogs have developed this ability since their domestication roughly 15,000 years ago. The most compelling example of this begging behaviour is seen in puppies.
A wolf is simply a dog that has never been trained.
A dog is not a wolf. There, I said it. And this is the first thing you need to know about training your dog: dogs are not wolves. Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years and have adapted to life with humans, but they remain animals—they cannot be expected to behave in exactly the same way as their wild ancestors would behave if left on their own in the wild.
So why do we train our pets? Why do we teach them tricks, or obedience, or how to walk on a leash? Well, because we want them to be happy and comfortable in our homes! It makes sense that if you spend some time with your pet every day and teach him some simple skills (like sitting and lying down), he’ll be able to relax better around other people and feel more secure within his own home environment.
The average dog can run at speeds of 30 mph while carrying a stick in its mouth.
While the average human can run at speeds of around 20 mph, the average dog can run at speeds of 30 mph. This is not just on level ground. When dogs run up and down hills, they can maintain this speed, going as fast as 35 mph on a downhill slope and 45 mph on an uphill slope!
Even more impressive than their running ability is that they are able to carry objects while running – including sticks and balls! Try doing that with your groceries or groceries you are delivering.
Bearded dogs need to eat less often than beardless dogs because they have larger stomachs.
Did you know that bearded dogs have larger stomachs than beardless dogs? The reason for this is because they need more energy to grow all the hair on their face.
The dogs’ stomachs are used to store food and water, but also for other things like digesting and absorbing nutrients from the food. As a general rule, the longer it takes for your dog to eat its meal then the longer it will take him/her to feel full. Therefore, if you feed your dog smaller portions less often than you could potentially reduce his/her weight by eating more frequently and in larger amounts!
If you are looking at ways of managing your pet’s weight then remember: nature knows best!
It takes more than two weeks for a new dog to find its place in the pack hierarchy.
It’s a common misconception that dogs are loners. They’re actually social animals, who need to be with other dogs for companionship and playtime. A dog can’t be alone for long periods of time as it will develop separation anxiety. If a dog is left alone for extended periods of time (more than 2 weeks), it will try to find another pack member to bond with, even if that means befriending someone else’s pet or even inanimate objects such as your furniture!
If you want your new puppy to fit in with your existing family pets and become part of the pack hierarchy quickly, it’s best not leave them alone together until they have settled into their new home and established themselves within the pack hierarchy.
Dogs are happiest when they are with people who give them strict rules to follow.
Dogs are happiest when they are with people who give them strict rules to follow.
Throughout their entire lives, dogs need rules. They need to be taught that they can’t jump on the couch or bark at strangers or steal food off the table. A dog without proper training will lead a miserable life and may even behave destructively in order to get what he wants. This is why it’s so important for you as your dog’s owner to make sure he knows what he is allowed to do and what he isn’t allowed to do.
Dogs need limits because of their limited sense of self-control; if given free rein over every aspect of their lives, dogs would constantly act out and restrain themselves from doing things like pooping where they want (on the carpet), chewing up shoes (or anything else left unattended), attacking other animals/people/cars when scared or excited (this happens frequently). In short: A disobedient dog cannot possibly thrive — nor should we expect him too!
Conclusion
The best way to know how to train your dog is to see how they behave when they’re not being trained. If you’re interested in learning more about dog training, check out our blog at Cave Doge.