Boredom is stressful for dogs. Adolescents, especially, and young adults are often in a “seeking” mode. They are actively looking for something with which to engage themselves. Often their choices are not human-approved. Not Bad. Just Bored. Bored dogs can find lots to do when left on their own. Stealing objects is a popular choice: […]
Puppies who have yet to leave their moms and litter mates are capable of learning. That young, they respond to and interact with humans. Through puppyhood, adolescence, and into adulthood, a dog’s capacity to learn changes with maturity and life experience. The dog’s temperament impacts his capacity to learn, too. When introduced to training at […]