Is your dog afraid of the vet? Seven ways you can to help

Fear of the vet is a common canine phobia, but it can be reduced with more frequent and enjoyable visits, treats, and other tricks. The dogs afraid of the vet are few : this type of canine phobia is among the most common, experts say. Dogs that fear visiting the canine doctor will bark, growl, hide and may … Read more

Seven Steps to Help Your Dog With Noise Phobia

The dog may be afraid of firecrackers , storms, traffic noise, thunder, the sound of the vacuum cleaner, etc. Dog phobias of loud noises are not strange, but they are very dangerous, since they can cause anxiety that you try to reduce by destroying furniture and even starring in risky escapes. But why do dogs fear noise? And, more importantly, how can you … Read more

What Phobias do dogs have?

Like the human race, dogs have their philias and their phobias. We are well aware of their affectionate behaviors, their affections and their expressions of joy and gratitude. But we largely ignore that other less visible side, made up of fears, threats and manias. It is necessary to understand what phobias are, how they work in dogs and how to … Read more

Pug: dog breed appearance, character, training, care, health

The pug dog breed is a pet with very special characteristics and character. It is small, robust and with a plump animal appearance. Its temperament stands out for its joy. It is playful, friendly and is very smart. This dog loves to be with the family and among the children. At Petlifey, we explain everything about the Pug or Pug breed. Character of the Pug The pug dog has a … Read more

Lhasa Apso: dog breed appearance, character, training, care, health

The Lhasa apso dog breed is characterized by being small, vigorous and balanced. Their abundant hair can be of different colors. It has a sociable, cheerful and friendly character. At Petlifey, we explain everything about the Tibetan Lhasa apso. Character of the Lhasa apso breed The Lhasa apso is cheerful and sociable, it is an animal that is very self-confident, balanced, firm and not … Read more

The dog’s personal space

It is imperative to decide quickly, that is to say before the arrival of the puppy, what will be its “place”, its personal space in the house. You will put its “niche” there (real shelter, basket or simple blanket). The location This zone should not occupy the “center” of the house or apartment. Avoid putting your basket in the middle … Read more

Home is your territory, not the dog’s

The dog is a social animal: its species has a habit of forming groups to live together. For decades, groups of dogs have been compared to packs of wolves, especially in terms of behaviour. Their genetic affiliation justified the comparison, without finally taking the time to verify whether dogs and wolves had kept exactly the same behaviour. The myth … Read more

Learn to play your dog

Play in puppies is very important during education. It allows the learning of certain orders in a less strict way, as well as the establishment of hierarchical relations between the puppy, the master and the family. There is a natural tendency for play in young animals. But these games must be “regulated”. The game’s rules In a litter, the puppies constantly “search” … Read more

Dog walking: tips

A key step in puppy education, here are our tips for teaching them to walk with and without a leash. Walking the dog on a leash is both a decisive and difficult part of the puppy’s education in cleanliness. Whether or not you are successful in learning to walk the dog will lay the foundation for its behaviour outside the … Read more

How should you talk to your dog?

Communicating well with your dog so that it understands you is very important, here are our tips to achieve it: Brevity, consistency and calm are necessary to communicate well verbally with your dog and to train them correctly! Communicating well with your dog so that it understands you is very important, here are our tips to achieve it: Brevity, consistency and calm are … Read more