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How to Make Dog Training Fun

Last updated on August 12, 2017 By Puppy Leaks 20 Comments

How to Make Dog Training Fun

A few years ago I was your standard 'always use treats for training rewards' kind of gal. It wasn't until I started experimenting with different rewards that I realized how boring my training had become. I Was Making Dog Training Boring Do you want … [Read more...]

Tagged With: laika, tips, training Filed Under: Dog Training

I Encouraged Most of My Dogs Bad Habits

Last updated on April 28, 2017 By Puppy Leaks 35 Comments

Don't Blame the Dog - How I Created My Dogs Bad Habits

Confession time: I've created a monster. A whining, barking, begging, won't get off the bed sort of monster that follows me everywhere. And do you know what the worst part is? I don't mind at all. My Dogs Bad Habits - These Are Definitely My … [Read more...]

Tagged With: humor, laika, training Filed Under: Dog Training

Holy Cow – It’s Our One Year Blogiversary

Last updated on June 11, 2015 By Puppy Leaks 29 Comments

It's Been a Year Already?

I seriously have no idea how this happened; I swear I just started this blog last month. It seems like just yesterday I'd write a post and beg my friends and family on facebook to "like" it. Oh wait, I still do that. But time really flies when you're … [Read more...]

Tagged With: blogging, laika Filed Under: Dog Articles

How to Exercise a Dog With Arthritis

Last updated on May 13, 2024 By Puppy Leaks 32 Comments

How to Exercise a Dog With Arthritis

Does your dog have arthritis? If so you're not alone. My dog was diagnosed last year at the age of 3, to say I was surprised is a bit of an understatement. An arthritis diagnosis doesn't mean your dog can't be active, it's just a matter of changing … [Read more...]

Tagged With: health, laika, tips Filed Under: Health

3 Things I Miss About Owning a Dog in the Suburbs

Last updated on May 16, 2016 By Puppy Leaks 12 Comments

What I Miss About Owning a Dog in the Suburbs

When I bought my home my first priority was having a big yard - and I got it. While I love my home and yard there are a few things I really miss about living in a neighborhood; sidewalks and less bugs immediately come to mind. What I Miss Most … [Read more...]

Tagged With: articles, laika Filed Under: Dog Articles

10 Things a Dog Sitter Should Know About My Dog

Last updated on September 12, 2017 By Puppy Leaks 25 Comments

what I need to tell my dog sitter

My dad is my default dog sitter and he's always been great at it. But if I ever have to hire someone else there's some quirks and habits of Laika's that I'd like them to know about beforehand. So if you ever find yourself dog sitting for me here's … [Read more...]

Tagged With: essays, humor, laika Filed Under: Dog Articles

A Game of Tug is The Best Training Reward I’ve Found

Last updated on May 30, 2015 By Puppy Leaks 17 Comments

Awesome tug toy for training

There's two things in this world my dog Laika doesn't get tired of - chasing kitties and playing tug. Luckily I found that a nice game of tug will trump terrorizing the neighbors kitty. Food Rewards Aren't Always So...Rewarding When I first … [Read more...]

Tagged With: laika, tips, training Filed Under: Dog Training

Try Yelping They Said, It Will Stop Puppy Biting They Said

Last updated on March 5, 2019 By Puppy Leaks 53 Comments

Yelp to Make Your Dog Stop Biring

Have you ever had seemingly good advice completely backfire on you? That's what happened when I tried yelping at my puppy in order to stop her from biting. It didn't work at all; the only thing is did do was rile her up even more. I also … [Read more...]

Tagged With: humor, laika, Opinion, training Filed Under: Dog Training

How Boredom Caused My Dog to Hide Her Toys

Last updated on May 1, 2017 By Puppy Leaks 6 Comments

Why do dogs hoard their toys?

Boredom caused my dog to hide her toys obsessively, and it can lead to other destructive behaviors if we're not paying attention. This is a cautionary tale of how finding a bone in my coat pocket made me realize my dog had a real toy hiding … [Read more...]

Tagged With: laika, toys, why do dogs Filed Under: Why Do Dogs

Who Doesn’t Love Silly Dog Poems?

Last updated on May 12, 2016 By Puppy Leaks 9 Comments

Laika

Did you know April is National Poetry Month? I thought it would be fun to celebrate by sharing some of my embarrassing poetry. Do you write silly poetry to your pets? I know I'm not alone on this. (and yes I'm looking forward to Oz the Terrier's bad … [Read more...]

Tagged With: bloghops, laika Filed Under: Dog Articles

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