• Radar's Recon

    5 Bad Behaviours And Why

    Jumping  Jumping is how dogs will greet each other and this is something they’ll do when they’re excited to see you. Sitting prevents jumping. If you don’t like your dog jumping on you, tell them to sit before they have the opportunity to get their feet off the ground. Remember though, jumping can also be a taught behaviour. Rewarding them with praise and love when you get home, will only make them jump up more. Digging Dogs dig out of boredom, to hide resources, or to find them. To keep your dog from digging up your flower bed, provide them with their own digging sandbox or a designated spot. Keeping…

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    Chewing, chewing, all day long chewing

    Chewing is instinctive to our dogs, it’s not something we can ever take away from them.  There are a few reasons why they feel the need to chew; teething being the first, if you are bringing home a new puppy remember they bring brand new teeth that will need help breaking the gums.  Dogs explore the world with their mouths, they don’t have fingers to touch with like we do.  Chewing also keeps the jaw mussels strong and helps keep the teeth clean.  Some dogs will also chew when they are bored or to help cope when they are upset.  So it’s up to us to find a safe way…