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Teaching your dog how to fetch seems like it should be one of those things that’s so simple it requires no real thought or effort. After all, dogs love both playing and pleasing their humans, and fetch involves both of these things — you should just be able to do it, right?

Short answer: nope.

While there are some dogs that just seem to intrinsically understand the game and will automatically chase and retrieve whatever object you use the first time you try, most do not. Either they sit and stare at you, wondering why you would choose to throw away a perfectly good toy, or they chase after the object but don’t “catch” it, or bring it back.

So what can you do to help your pup learn the game like a pro? Here are six tried and true tips.

1. Start with chasing
   If your dog is of the “sit and stare” variety, your first goal is to teach him to chase after the object you want him to fetch. Generally speaking, there are three ways to do this, depending upon what motivates your pup: you can offer him affection, treats, or play for retrieving the chosen object.Whichever motivator you use, the process is basically the same. Encourage your dog to go after the item you want him to fetch. When he grabs it, reward him with his motivator of choice, then take the object away. Repeat this a few times, then toss the object a short distance. When he goes for it, immediately reward him again. Repeat the process until you can reliably toss the object and get him to chase it.
2. Add extra motivation
   Want to encourage her to give chase even more? Try holding her back after throwing the toy. She’ll naturally tug against you, especially if you offer verbal encouragement while still holding her back. Once you finally let go, she’ll be after the object like a rocket.
3. Retrieving
   After your dog chases the object, the next step is getting him to actually bring it back to you. There are a number of different things you can do depending on your dog’s behavior. If he won’t bring the object back at all, it can help to use a second toy. Once he’s “caught” the first one, show him the second and throw it in the opposite direction. He probably won’t carry the first toy with him, but it will at least get him accustomed to the idea of running back to you after he’s caught the object.After he masters this, try calling him to come back to you while he’s holding the object and asking him to drop it. If you show the second object, he’ll likely drop the first one to chase after it. Eventually, he’ll learn that if he comes back to you and drops the object, you’ll throw it again.
4. Avoiding “keep away.”
   For dogs that like to catch the object and run off with it, a rope can help. Once she catches the object, wriggle the line and pull it towards you or run away from your dog with it. This should encourage her to follow you. Even if she doesn’t, reel the rope in and praise her when she gets close, then toss the object again and repeat. Do this for a few weeks and your pup should come to you naturally.
5. Getting the object back
   If your dog stops and drops the object before reaching you, back away while saying “All the way,” or “Bring it.” Once he reaches the spot where you were originally located, go to him and offer praise, then toss the object again. If the issue is that he won’t let go, tell him to drop it and put a treat by his nose. Most dogs will drop the object to go for the treat.
6. Pick something your dog likes
   Perhaps the most important rule of all — your dog isn’t going to chase after something unless she actually wants it, so feel free to experiment with different objects (balls, Frisbees, sticks) until you find one that she’s interested in.

It’s a long hot summer and many of us are excited to bring our dogs  outside，to the beach，camping etc. If you haven’t made any measures to avoid sunshine before you go out in the sun, you would get sunburn or heatstroke. Let’s take a look at some of the tips that dogs need to be aware of when they’re out in the summer.

1. Be aware of time out and try to avoid direct sunlight

If you’re going out for a trip, try to choose a less sunny time, such as at dusk.

2. Don’t forget sun block protects

In the summer, many owners will help their dogs shave, and it’s cooler, while the dog’s skin will also be exposed to the sun. Therefore sun block prevention is absolutely can’t be ignored, you can help your dog wear sun protection clothing, avoid direct sunlight to the skin.

3. Water supply is important

When you’re out in the summer, be sure to offer your dog with plenty of water. The dog uses the tongue to transfer the heat, so letting them drink some cool water also help them relieve the heat.

All in all, a hot summer day, you must be ready to go out for a walk, to avoid the dog have sunstroke or sunburn.

Dogs can’t speak, and their health depends on their owners. More preparation, less accident, let us share happy time with the dog during the summer.

Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Then maybe this is for you. When you worry about needing sleep and twist around trying to find a comfortable position, you probably only making it more difficult to relax. How can we solve the problem of insomnia? Here are some tips:

* Let go of your worries. Your presentation at work tomorrow. That fight with your spouse. That lousy test score. None of these worries are helping you sleep. So how do you let go of your anxiety? Keep a notebook by your bed and jot down any problems you’re having – along with possible solutions – before you go to sleep. Outlining a “plan of action” will make your problems seem manageable, and that’ll help you fall asleep.
* Cut the lights. Bright lights send a signal to your brain that you should be awake. So avoid them 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. According to Dr. Michael Breus, author of Good Night, you should expose yourself to no more than 60 watts of light when you’re winding down for bed – that’s the amount in a low-wattage lamp light bulb.

* Get up after 20 minutes and go into another room. The bedroom needs to be associated with sleep – not with being restless. So head into the living room and do something until you feel drowsy. But don’t get on the computer or watch TV – the glow of the monitors mimics daylight, which tricks your body into staying awake longer. You need to do an activity where you can keep the lights low – so your body can get tired. So listen to relaxing music or do some light reading.

* Finally find a bed cover that is just the right thickness to sleep on. Not too thick which makes you hot and not too thin which makes it feel like you have nothing on your bed.  This mattress pad SUPER comfortable!! So plush, it feels like you’re sleeping on clouds!