FITDOG BLOG: OFF THE LEASH
For the trail blazers and tail chasers
How to cease unnecessary barking
A barking dog may be one of the most frustrating parts of being a dog owner. Dogs bark for lots of different reasons such as fear, aggression, communication, desire, and entertainment. Understanding why your dog is barking can...
Essential first commands
It is important to start training your dog as soon as you bring them home. However, many new dog owners don’t know where to start. In our opinion, the essential first commands to teach your dog should are “yes”,...
Health Watch: Rabies and vaccines
The health of the pups at Fitdog is very important to us! There are countless infectious diseases dogs can be exposed to if they are not properly vaccinated. Before a dog can stay at daycare or overnight, they...
Friendly vs. aggressive play
Have you ever been alarmed at your dogs’ behavior while playing with other dogs and wondered – is it friendly or aggressive? Here are a few common behaviors that are forms of friendly play. Barking is a vocal form of...
Warning signs of a dog fight
Many of us have witnessed at least one dog fight at the dog park, and it can be pretty frightening. The goods news is that it’s preventable if you know what to look for. Dogs, like humans, don’t always...
