🐩Why dogs bark at nothing...& what to do?

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🧐FACT or FLUFF??

‘Dogs don’t age out of exercise’

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THIS WEEK’S WOOF WISDOM

• 🐶Why dogs bark at nothing…& what to do?

• 🤫The simple secret to dogs learning more.

• 🐾DIY squeaky clean paw wipes.

• This pooch makes sure no-one misses the parade.

• 🎨Into the Dogaverse - The Girroof.

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😏OK..NOW WHAT? (your Q & A)
Why is my dog barking at nothing?

You're wondering why your dog is barking at nothing, right? That’s OK, we all share those moments.🙄

Here are 7 reasons why dogs bark without a clear cause:

1. They Sense Something You Don’t. Dogs have super senses & may detect things we can't.

2. They Want Attention. Your pup might be barking to get your focus & affection.

3. They’re Bored. A bored dog may bark just to entertain themselves.

4. Something Has Scared Them. Barking can be a way for dogs to cope with fear or stress.

5. They’re Being Territorial. Dogs bark to protect their space from intruders.

6. Something Exciting Is Happening. Happy dogs may bark out of excitement for playtime or walks.

7. Cognition (mental) issues. In some senior dogs where barking can include trouble sleeping & pacing while everyone is asleep. If you suspect this please see your vet.

To help stop your dog from barking at nothing, try these tips:

• Ignore the barking to avoid reinforcing the behavior.

• Engage your dog in physical or mental activities to keep them stimulated.

• Provide a calm environment with soothing music to ease their anxiety if needed.

The balance is that helping your precious pup to stay calm is good for them & good for you.👌🏻

🧠🌿WOOF WELLBEING
The simple secret to dogs learning more.🐶

🌟 It’s well known that dogs love praise but a new study has revealed how valuable love & praise while training your pooch is in significantly improving their ability to learn.

Research has shown that dogs who receive affectionate gestures, such as pets & encouraging words, alongside treats during training sessions tend to perform better than those who only receive treats.

Positive emotional reinforcement played a crucial role in creating a supportive & stress-free learning environment for dogs & improved their overall well-being including sleep.

Other training methods resulted in dogs being stressed, reinforcing other research that revealed stress can negatively affect a dogs ability to learn.

So being a compassionate & encouraging trainer is key to fostering a positive learning environment for your pup as well as benefitting your shared bond.

By providing a mix of treats, affection, & verbal praise during training, you can effectively communicate with your dog & reinforce desired behaviors.

So, let's make every training session a rewarding & heartwarming experience for our beloved pups & us!🐕

🐾MORE HERE

🌍DIY squeaky clean paw wipes🐾

Off-the-shelf paw wipes may contain hidden chemicals & create waste.

This simple & effective DIY recipe allows you to control what goes into the wipes that touch your doggo's paws.

A quick & easy solution to help keep your pup healthy & happy, & clean😀.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water

• 3 tbs hydrogen peroxide

• 1 drop of natural dish soap (check ingredients)

• spray bottle

Directions:

Rest the spray bottle in the sink to catch any spills & pour the dish soap, warm water & hydrogen peroxide into the spray bottle seal & gently shake.

To use, spray onto a soft clean cloth or recyclable paper towel until wet then wipe your pup’s paws & reapply as needed.

Give them a try & here’s hoping your pup thanks you, grumble free, with a wagging tail & lots of slobbery kisses!💗

🤔PAWSE TO REMEMBER

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🐕TAP a TAIL QUIZ

🧐FACT or FLUFF??...Answer. FACT

Exercise remains important to senior dogs. The type & amount needs to be adjusted to suit them.

😮OH MY DOG
This pooch makes sure no-one misses the parade!

…& the crowd went awwwww🥰

Bandit the catahoula leopard rescue dog knew the parade was too good for some special friends to miss…his toys🧸...

& the many comments flow for this adorable viral video, like…

“Correction that’s a parade for him and he brought his distinguished guests”

Enjoy😀

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 📅DOGGO DATES

• June 17-21 Take Your Pet To Work Week

• June 21 Take Your Dog To Work Day

• June National Foster a Pet Month

• National Microchipping Month

• National Pet Preparedness Month

Another great month of special days to focus on our precious pups🐾

🎨INTO THE DOGAVERSE
New dog breed - The Girroof

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