by Julie Abouelela | Apr 5, 2023 | Training Tips, Behavior
Those who are familiar with and own our wonderful Habibi Bear puppies often tell us how loving and cuddly our little furry guys and gals are! It is one of their defining characteristics! We couldn’t agree more and we are pleased to be able to share our magical Crystal...
by Julie Abouelela | Mar 30, 2023 | Behavior, Health & Nutrition, Training Tips
Last week we talked about claiming your space, hierarchy in the dog world, and how it affects your Habibi Bear puppy’s behavior. This week’s topic is an extension of that topic, resource guarding. What is resource guarding? In everyday language, it’s a puppy who has a...
by Julie Abouelela | Mar 10, 2023 | Behavior, Health & Nutrition
On Sunday, March 9, we will be waking up one hour earlier than usual, losing one hour of early morning sun and waking up most likely in darkness as we set our clocks ahead for Daylight Savings Time. We as Habibi Bear Puppy parents, although maybe not cheerfully,...
by Julie Abouelela | Feb 5, 2023 | Behavior, Habibi Method, Training Tips
In the last two blog entries, we covered two very important subjects in creating an environment of calm and order in your Habibi Bear puppy household: knowing what motivates your dog (Doggie Love Language) and developing impulse control in your puppy (Impulse Control:...
by Julie Abouelela | Feb 3, 2023 | Training Tips, Behavior
By now, most of you have had your Habibi Bear pups for a few months now, maybe even a year or two. Along the way, there may have been some ups and downs in finding ways to live together in love, peace and harmony. As a fun exercise, let’s think back to maybe one or...
by Julie Abouelela | Jan 22, 2023 | Health & Nutrition, Behavior
In pop culture you might have heard people talking about the 5 love languages and how being able to identify yours can be beneficial to all your relationships, either platonic or romantic. Do you like words of praise or to be hugged when someone is expressing how they...
