Pros and Cons of Adopting a Dog: The Process Explained

Adopting a dog is truly one of the best ways to support your local animal community. You’ll give a pup in need a second chance to experience a loving, fulfilling home while helping the rescue organization achieve its welfare goals. You’ll even be helping to tackle the abundance of strays in your local area. But adopting…

BydogacademyFebruary 7, 2024

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I Shouldn’t Have Adopted a Dog: What You Need to Know

Adopting a dog is a big decision, and many individuals don’t choose dog adoption lightly. However, anxiety and worries over a dog you have adopted from a rescue organization, shelter, or even a breeder can take over your life once you have brought your new dog home. If you feel more like you shouldn’t have…

BydogacademyFebruary 6, 2024

Adoption

Adopt a Senior Pet Month

Every year, November serves as Adopt a Senior Pet Month. This month is dedicated to promoting the many wonderful senior pets who are still looking for homes. Senior pets often get overlooked because most adopters prefer younger pets. It’s understandable to want as much time as possible with a beloved pet, but senior pets have a…

BydogacademyFebruary 5, 2024

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Breeder vs Shelter: What to Know When Adopting

Adopting a dog is a big decision, and you no doubt want to make the right choice for your lifestyle and find a dog that fits into your expectations of what dog ownership can be. There are two main ways to adopt a dog – buying a puppy from a breeder or adopting a dog…

BydogacademyFebruary 4, 2024

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How to Adopt an Emotional Support Dog

Emotional support dogs are wonderful companions, and these pups bring their owners joy, comfort, and love on a daily basis. Owning an emotional support dog can be life-changing for many individuals who may deal with certain mental health conditions, and the comfort of a loving emotional support dog is often incredibly beneficial. Our article gives…

BydogacademyFebruary 3, 2024

Adoption

Should I Buy a Dog? What to Consider Before Adoption

Adding a dog to your family is something that many individuals want to do at some point, though this decision can be big. Adopting a dog is life-changing for many, and you will need to make several considerations to ensure you are ready for a dog before you add them to your life. Our article gives…

BydogacademyFebruary 2, 2024

Adoption

How to Adopt a House-Trained Dog: What You Need to Know

Adopting a house-trained dog will save you time, money, and a lot of effort. If you don't have the patience to train a dog on your own, it's possible to purchase or adopt dogs that are already house-trained. That said, the level of training may vary, and house training might not mean the same thing…

BydogacademyFebruary 1, 2024

Dog Breed Lists

The Ten Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

It is hard for most pet owners and enthusiasts to picture their dogs lashing out at them. Even when discussing some of the more lethal breeds found in the lower parts of this article, people have had litters of deadlier dogs that turned out sweet, loyal, and gentle. However, these past experiences do not mean…

BydogacademyJanuary 18, 2024

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12 Red Flags When Adopting a Dog

Providing a loving home to a dog in need is an incredible feat. Often, the best way to adopt a dog is through your local shelter or a rescue organization. These places usually have staff that work selflessly to find forever homes for dogs. However, some raise red flags that indicate they aren't good places…

BydogacademyJanuary 11, 2024

Dog Training

Displacement Behavior in Dogs

There are a few common ways that dogs act when they’re experiencing discomfort or stress. Self-grooming is one such behavior. This is when a dog licks or bites itself too much. Dogs may also yawn, scratch, or shake off as a way to distract themselves from their feelings. Another common displacement behavior is sniffing the ground…

BydogacademyJanuary 7, 2024

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