Q&A for How to Love Your Dog

Consider crate training him, which gives your dog a space to lie down in. You may want to partially cover the crate, so it's secluded and he can feel like he's in a den. This will help him relax when he's overwhelmed or tired.

No, dogs are pretty lovable, and the bond between you and your dog can be pretty intense. If someone thinks it's weird that you love your dog, that's on them!

It depends on what you mean by play rough. You certainly don't want to do anything that could risk the health or well-being of your dog or yourself. For example, lifting them off the ground with a rope and swinging them around is not a good idea, as it may harm your dog's teeth. If by playing rough, you mean getting them really worked up and excited, that's not a problem. Just remember to always end up with the toy at the end of the game, as it's important that the person in charge wins.

I recommend immediately removing your dog from the situation that is causing them stress and letting them calm down on their own. Unfortunately, you can't train a dog to be calm. You can give them other outlets for their energy, though.

I recommend avoiding giving your dog raw hide, as it is difficult for them to digest. Instead, give them pig ears, cow bones, and bull sticks as chew toys. Giving your dog one of these toys every day is every bit as important as taking your dog for a daily walk, as it helps them occupy their time and get energy out.

Sit with him, pet him and give him treats in a corner.

Your dog is showing excitement. It is best not to show them these activities if you don't want them to act this way.

Show her the benefits of having a dog. For example: a dog is entertaining, brings a family together and has health benefits. Also if you're wanting to get a dog, let her know you can handle it and that your responsible.

Try to tire out one dog first with a quick walk or round of fetch so he is calm and sleepy when you spend time with the other dog.

Take your dog with you if you can. If not, hire a great dog sitter and keep a few of your objects around the dog so he can still smell you, like a sweatshirt you recently wore.

A house were he can get lots of exercise. They need a big yard to run in.

Not at first, as your dog might just be tired. If this behavior continues for a few more days, consider taking him to the vet.

The dog might just be tired.

For dogs, direct eye contact is a challenge for dominance. Dogs do not show affection with eye contact.

Consistency is key here. Talk in a calm voice, and repeat the same words every time. If you are trying to get your dog to do something, or not to do something, reward him/her immediately. Food or praise/petting both work well as a reward.

Try a professional dog trainer.

I would recommend trying to find a bitter apple spray or something else that can be applied to furniture, shoes, or anything else the dog chews on frequently. The bad taste will discourage your dog from continuing to chew or bite on things in the future.

You can teach him tricks, fetch, chase, tug of war, or other games that he may enjoy.

Give them a treat every time they are in the same room without violence. Try distracting them when they're together. Eventually they'll get along. Is there a particular thing they are scared about? Try training them out of the scary behavior. For example, if your dog barks, train him not to by giving him treats when he is quiet around the cats. Give him toys to redirect his attention.

Keep watch of the pups while she is asleep. Make sure they don’t go wandering into the fireplace. Give the puppies a blanket while they’re sleeping. Avoid touching or picking up the puppies too much, as some mothers are very protective of their babies. Remember to take care of the mom, too. She must be tired from taking care of her pups. Give her water and good nutritious food. She will thank you!

Probably a small dog that doesn't bark a lot. But you can get whatever kind of dog you like.

You should probably feed him 1-2 times a day with treats in between.

Try distracting the dog with treats every time it tries to hump another person. If that doesn't work, take it to a vet or trainer.

Call your dog and reward them when they come to you. Eventually the behavior will just stick with your dog and they will follow you on your command. Make sure you also talk to your dog when they come.

It takes a little while to build a bond with a dog, so be patient. Spend more time with it, take it out for walks if you're allowed, and play with it, pet it, etc. Ask if you can be the one to feed it sometimes, as dogs associate food with love. Don't worry, your dog will love you very soon.

Don’t show the appliance to him when you are using it. Or comfort him and say that it’s alright in a soft and kind voice and hopefully he will get the message. That behaviour is quite common with dogs.

There are some good tips for helping you get through this difficult time in Cope With the Death of a Dog .

If the dog that is annoying the other dog is in the same house-hold, let them sort it out with some distant supervision so that nothing bad happens. Within a few days or weeks of that the dogs should start to get along with each other a bit better.

Be loving to him. Show love an affection and then spend time with him. One you have earned its trust, you will have its respect too.

Take the dog on walks and earn his trust. Long walks are a good ways of spending time with your god ad keeping fit yourself.