My Hip Dog

01/13/2018

Check out this great snuffle mat, slow feeder, mentally stimulating toy!

A fabulous snuffle mat! This exciting food puzzle toy is an enrichment tool that provides your dog with a safe way of engaging their noses and brains!. This toy uses your dogs natural ability to snuffle and root around to search for things using their sense of smell. The matt will provide

08/21/2017

Resting before the eclipse! …

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08/16/2017

Why does my dog lick? When a dog is born the mother licks the dog immediately after birth to stimulate breathing, facilitate movement and encourage them to go to the bathroom.

Licking is also a greeting ritual and dogs will often repeat this licking behavior with more dominant dogs as well as their human parents.

Do you have a dog that loves to lick?

08/15/2017

Check out my handmade leashes, can be customized with color. …

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08/15/2017

Does your dog whine? Dogs whine because they need something or they need attention. Whining in dogs should not be ignored, some of the reasons they whine are due to hunger, thirst, boredom, the need to go outside, pain, stress or loneliness. Whining is normal and the intensity usually fades as the dog becomes more confident.

Why does your dog whine? Our Chiuhuahua whines on the way to the dog park.

08/14/2017

When we speak with our dogs, our tone indicates different things to them. Use this as a guide:

High Tones = Excited, Affectionate, and Playful
Meduim Tones = Everyday cues like "stay"
Low Tones = Serious (use sparingly)

08/14/2017

Relaxing in the car after having fun with my friends at the dog park. 🐶… https://t.co/0mVptXLAtq

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08/13/2017

When you take your dog to a new place to socialize, keep them on a leash, this helps if you are currently leash training. Walking and not being carried helps to build confidence.

If your dog hides behind your legs, shakes or starts to shrink down to the ground, it is best to ignore this behavior. By not making a fuss or coddling them, they will realize they are not getting any rewards for the insecurity. The more you take them out, the more they will become accustomed to new people and new experiences.
What tips do you have, share in the comments below.

08/12/2017

Did you know that dogs do best when they eat their meals at approximately the same time each day. This way they are less likely to eat too much and since dogs are creatures of habit they likely know that meals will appear at certain times each day. Do you feed your dog at regular times?

08/12/2017

Did you know that the following foods are toxic to dogs and can cause illness and even death: onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts and chocolate.
What fruits and veggies do your dogs love.
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08/03/2017

Getting ready for back to school. https://t.co/gIS0rMDj0w

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08/03/2017

My newest handmade dog tug toy, I know they will love it! https://t.co/MYOzXNdWKC

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