Crumps' Naturals Blog

Now is the paw-fect time to start thinking about how we can shower our cuddly companions with the love and affection they deserve to receive this Valentine’s Day. From learning and communicating with your dog through your pup’s preferred love language – whether it’s high-fives for physical touch, barks of affirmation, quality time tail wags, gift-unwrapping excitement, or acts of service – to fun-filled activities that are sure to light your tail-wagging buddy up, there are lots of ways to make your dog’s Valentine’s Day one to remember. So, let’s dive into the ultimate Valentine’s Day bucket list for your...

Fact or myth: dog training only needs to be done when they're a puppy and things stay with them forever. If you answered myth, you're correct! There's this big misconception that if you teach your puppy the basics when they're little, you will never have to work on training again and that couldn't be farther from the truth!   Throughout your dog's life, they will enter many different stages that require different levels of attention and training to match their needs. In this post, we're going over the different training you need for the different stages in your dogs life and...

A Guide to Stress-Relieving Activities for Dogs  On days that we’re feeling stressed, we can always count on our furry friends to provide an instant pick-me-up. In fact, research has shown that petting our dogs can lower our stress hormone cortisol, while playing with our pups can increase the levels of our feel-good hormone oxytocin. Knowing the positive impact that our dogs have on our daily lives, especially when we’re feeling stressed, it’s only natural that we want to return the favor and ease any stress or anxiety that our dogs may be feeling.   But how can we best soothe...

The Importance of “Paw-sitive” Reinforcement: How Dopamine Plays a Crucial Role in Effective Dog Training As someone who values the whole health and well-being of your dog, it’s only natural for you to want to assist your little (or big!) love in reaching its full potential. You probably even see a lot of yourself in your four-legged companion ­– and for good reason! A recent survey revealed that 70% of dog owners consider their canines to be their mini-me because of their similar personalities. Knowing that you and your furry friend have a lot in common, a good rule of...