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50 Unique Name Ideas (with Meanings) for Male Alaskan Klee Kai

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Alaskan Klee Kai

My Alaskan Klee Kai, Fenrir, was named long before we actually got him.  Way back when, when my partner and I first started dating, we talked about someday sharing our lives with a husky that we would name Fenrir.  That was before I even knew that Alaskan Klee Kai existed!  Eventually, I learned about the breed and it was love at first sight, although it wouldn’t be until many years later that we brought our Fenrir home.  It can be hard to find the perfect name for a new pet.

The word “Klee Kai” comes from the language of indigenous Athabaskan and means “little dog”.  Alaskan Klee Kai are, quite literally, Alaskan little dogs!  They are northern/spitz-type dogs that basically look like miniaturized huskies.  Because of this, snow/winter, wolf, or husky-related names may be fitting for your Klee Kai!  If you’re searching for the perfect name for your little dog, here are some names I think could be fitting for a male Alaskan Klee Kai!

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Snow/Winter-Themed Names Ideas

  1. Winter: You can’t get any more winter themed than the name Winter!
  2. Blizzard: A snowstorm.
  3. Flurry: Snow flurries are beautiful and serene.
  4. Glacier: A formation of dense ice.
  5. Hail: Not quite snow, not quite rain.
  6. Yujio: Japanese for “snow boy”.
  7. Frost: For Jack Frost, or the frost you’ll find on your windows on a cold winter’s morning.
  8. Fannar: An Icelandic name that means “snowdrift”.
  9. Squall: A brief snow shower.
  10. Snowburst: A brief, but intense snow shower.  A bit more unique than other snow-related names, such as snowflake or snowball.

Cold Location-Related Names

  1. Kodiak: A city in Alaska, and also a type of Alaskan brown bearOpens in a new tab..
  2. Yukon: The area in Canada that borders Alaska.
  3. Timber: The woods.
  4. Nome: A town in Alaska.
  5. Everest: After Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world.
  6. Kenai: A mountain range in Alaska.
  7. Rainier: Mount Rainier is located in Washington state.
  8. Arctic: The polar region located at the northernmost region of the Earth.
  9.  Aspen: A city in Colorado known for skiing.
  10. North: For the north pole.

Plant/Animal Inspired Names

  1. Polar: For polar bears.
  2. Nanook: An Inuktitut name that means “polar bear”.
  3. Moose: The largest member of the deer family, common in colder climates.
  4. Penguin:  A flightless bird most common in cold climates.
  5. Clove: A dried flower bud commonly used to season fall and winter recipes.
  6. Sparrow: A small bird found in many locations around the world.
  7. Kai: Taken from the dog’s breed, Klee Kai.
  8. Otter: A sea mammal common in cold climates.
  9. Cypress: After cypress trees.
  10. Bramble: A prickly shrub, such as a blackberry.

Wolf/Husky Inspired Names

  1. Beowulf: From the epic poem, is thought to be an Anglo-Saxon name meaning “intelligent wolf”.
  2. Lobo: Spanish for “wolf”.
  3. Wolf: Very wolf related, right!?
  4. Togo: A sled dogOpens in a new tab. who lead a dog sled team to deliver diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska.
  5. White Fang: After the wolfdog in Jack London’s novel “White Fang”.
  6. Conan:  Means hound or wolf.
  7. Zeev: A name with Hebrew origin meaning “wolf”.
  8. Balto: Another famious sled dog.
  9. Borris: Means “he who is like a short wolf”.
  10. Lupin: From Latin “lupinus” which means “wolf”.

Random Name Ideas

  1. Ghost: John Snow’s direwolf from Game of Thrones.
  2. London: After Jack London, the author of “Call of the Wild” and “White Fang”.
  3. Tyr: The Norse god of war.
  4. Loki: The Norse god of mischief.
  5. Warg: Wolves in Norse mythology.
  6. Echo: Derived from the Greek word for sound.
  7. Elf: Santa’s helpers!
  8. Grinch: From the Grinch who stole Christmas.
  9. Tinsel: Christmas tinsel!
  10. Yule: The festive winter holiday that Christmas was based off of.

You’ll have to comment below if you use any of these names, or if you think of any others that I should add to the list!  If you have a dog currently, what is their name?  How did you come up with it?

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Do Alaskan Klee Kai Shed?

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Alaskan Klee Kai

I have to admit, of all the questions that I get asked about Alaskan Klee Kai, this one baffles me the most.  Do Alaskan Klee Kai shed?  My (sort of) joke answer is that Alaskan Klee Kai “only” have two shedding seasons per year.  The first is from January until June.  The second is from July until December.  At the risk of this being a very short article…YES, Alaskan Klee Kai shed, A LOT!

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Alaskan Klee Kai Breed History

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a relatively new breed of dog.  The breed originated in the 1970s.  The Alaskan Klee Kai is such a new breed, in fact, that it is not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club.  In 2020 it was accepted into the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service, and the breed was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1997.

Because it’s such a new breed, unlike some ancient breeds of dogs, we know how the Alaskan Klee Kai was originally created.  Their founder, Linda Spurlin, created the original Klee Kai by mixing Alaskan and Siberian huskies with smaller schipperkes and American Eskimo dogs.  In case you don’t know much about Alaskan huskies, Siberian huskies, schipperkes, and American Eskimo dogs, they are one in all double-coated dogs that shed quite a bit.

Thus, Alaskan Klee Kai Shed Too!

Alaskan Klee Kai shedAs their breed history suggests.  Linda Spurlin set out to create little huskies, and, for better or for worse, the little guys shed just as much as their much larger cousins!  Like other breeds with dense undercoats, Alaskan Klee Kai will blow their coats usually twice per year.  “Blowing their coat” is what we northern dog owners call it when our double-coated dogs basically explode fluff all over the place.  Normally in the spring and autumn, Alaskan Klee Kai will shed out a majority of their insulating undercoat to make way for new fur growth.

You can think of a double-coated dog blowing his or her coat as the dog changing coats to suit the new season!  In the spring, Alaskan Klee Kai will shed their thick winter coats in preparation for the upcoming hotter weather.  In the autumn, they will shed their thinner summer undercoat so they can replace it with a new, thick winter coat again.

But Alaskan Klee Kai Shed All Year Long!

Some people learn about Alaskan Klee Kai blowing their coats and figure that they can deal with shedding if it only happens twice a year.  Don’t fall for the trap!  If you share your life with an Alaskan Klee Kai you will be eating, drinking, and wearing Alaskan Klee Kai glitter (aka fur) all year round.  Although their regular, daily shedding won’t be anywhere near as excessive as their twice a year “big” sheds, it’s not even close to being an insignificant amount of fur.

My first dog, Kitsune, is a papillonOpens in a new tab..  Despite his hair being a lot longer than my Alaskan Klee Kai, Fenrir’s, Kitsune is single coated.  The amount of hair Kitsune sheds verses Fenrir is like night and day.  Kit barely sheds at all.  Fenrir will leave little Fen tumbleweeds all over our house if I don’t vacuum often enough.

Do NOT Get an Alaskan Klee Kai if You Can’t Deal with Shedding

If cleaning dog hair off your floors, furniture, etc. doesn’t sound fun to you, don’t get an Alaskan Klee Kai.  If the thought of going out with dog hair on your clothes, or finding fur in your food every now and then, is unappealing to you than this is not the breed for you.

If you’re trying to decide whether or not you want an Alaskan Klee Kai think about whether or not you’d want a full sized husky.  If the thought dealing with a shedding husky is off-putting to you, then do not get an Alaskan Klee Kai.

How to Deal with All the Alaskan Klee Kai Glitter

Brush brush brush your dog, brush them everydaaay (to the tune of ‘row row row your boat’!)

If your already owned by an Alaskan Klee Kai, or you’re seriously considering getting one, be prepared to invest in cleaning products.  A really good vacuum is an essential product.  A good broom and mop, and dog brushesOpens in a new tab. are really important too.  If you really want to get serious, a forced air drierOpens in a new tab. can be especially useful when your dog is blowing his or her coat.

In my experience, the best way to deal with all the AKK fur is to stay on top of it as much as possible.  I bathe my Alaskan Klee Kai twice a month and use shed control shampooOpens in a new tab. and conditionerOpens in a new tab..  Quite a bit of fur comes off of my AKK in the tub, so make sure you use a drain filter to prevent all that hair from clogging up your drains!  After his bath, Fen gets brushed and dried.  Even more fur will come off when you’re drying your dog.

Especially when they are blowing their coats, you’ll want to brush your Alaskan Klee Kai as often as possible.  The more hair you can get off of them, the less of it there will be to get all over your house!  If you get your AKK as a puppy, start getting them used to being brushed as soon as possible.  I was stupid and didn’t brush Fenrir as much as I should have when he was a puppy.  It took awhile, once he was an adult, to get him used to being brushed.

The theory of “more often is better” applies to cleaning your house too.  Sweeping and vacuuming aren’t fun, but the more you clean the less Klee Kai fur you’ll have to contend with at any one time.  Because believe me, you WILL have AKK fur tumbleweeds all over your house if you don’t clean often enough.  I also clean things like bedding relatively often.  Again, be cognizant of things like your drier and drain filters.  Keep them clean for the sake of your appliances!

Are They Worth all the Trouble!?

Cute Alaskan Klee KaiAlaskan Klee Kai are a very unique breed of dog.  They are high maintenance, needy little dogs that, in some ways, are more cat like than dog.  If I didn’t know any better, I could be convinced that the breed was created by mixing the world’s most mischievous cat with a high energy, hyper alert, clingy dog.  An…interesting…combination to be sure.  This is 100% not a breed for everyone, and that’s even before you take into account how much they shed.

If you don’t like the idea of owning a dog that sheds a lot, then this is defiantly not the breed for you.  The shedding can be managed if you’re willing to put in the work, but it’s a daily grind.  I love my Alaskan Klee Kai, FenrirOpens in a new tab., and wouldn’t trade him for anything.  But I have to admit that I did underestimate just how much he would shed before I got him.  However, for me, having Fen in my life is 100% worth dealing with all the fur!

Comment below!  Do your pets shed a lot?  Do you have any tips for ways you keep your house nice and clean with pets?

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Can Dogs Eat Strawberries?

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Dog Health,Pet Tips

Can dogs eat strawberries?  Strawberries are my all-time favorite food!  In the spring and summer, I love to grow as many strawberry plants as I possibly can in planters on our porch and around our yard.  Growing them in planters inside, or very close to, the house is the only way I’ve found I can grow them without all the various critters in our yard getting to the berries before I do!  Apparently, a lot of different animals enjoy strawberries just as much as I do.  What about dogs?

Strawberries are Nontoxic to dogs!

Luckily for me, strawberries are safe for dogs to eat.  I say luckily because, as I’ve shared here before, I often enjoy sharing snacks with my two dogs, Kitsune the papillonOpens in a new tab. and Fenrir the Alaskan Klee KaiOpens in a new tab..  Not to mention the fact that I can be quite messy in the kitchen.  No worries, Kit and Fen are amazing kitchen assistants and love to help me clean up any little food tidbits that I drop.  What do people without dogs even do when they drop food?  Pick it up themselves?  Weird.

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Are There Any Benefits to Feeding Strawberries to Dogs?

Despite often tasting sweet and delicious, strawberries are actually quite healthy.  Like many other fruits and vegetables that dogs can safely snack onOpens in a new tab., strawberries are low in calories.  They can, in moderation, make great low-calorie snacks for dogs.  I’ve been trying to help my senior dog, Kitsune, lose a bit of excess weight lately.  Feeding him fruits and veggies that are low in calories but high in fiber helps him to feel full without adding a lot of excess calories to his diet.

Strawberries are a great source of a host of healthy nutrients, like vitamin C, manganese, folate, potassium, and antioxidants.  In humans, nutrients in strawberries have been linked to all kinds of health benefits.  Everything from heart health to cancer prevention!

If either my dogs or myself end up living an unusually long time, I’m going to tell everyone that our secret is strawberries.

Are There Any Drawbacks to Feeding Dogs Strawberries?

Strawberries, as their taste implies, are high in natural sugars.  Like other fruits that are dog-safe, they should be fed in moderation.  Too much sugar consumed at once can commonly cause GI upset in dogs.

Also, like in humans, some dogs can actually be allergic to strawberries.  If your pup experiences any adverse effects after trying strawberries for the first time, such as hives, itchy skin, swelling, or trouble breathing, contact your veterinarian.

How to Feed Strawberries to Your Dog

dogs eat strawberriesThings like strawberry jam and pie filling are delicious, but should be kept away from your dog.  These types of products have a lot of added ingredients, usually sugars and other things that may not be safe for your dog.  When it comes to offering my own dogs strawberries, my motto is that fresh is best.  Fresh, plain strawberries don’t contain any added ingredients that I have to worry about.

When I’m cutting strawberries, I’ll often offer my dogs a small slice or two.  Just to note, strawberry plants (the stems and leaves) are not toxic to dogs.  So if you grow your own berries, like I do, and your dog decides to raid your garden, you don’t have to worry too much about them getting into your strawberry patch.  The leaves and stems likely won’t be easy for your dog to digest, though, and may cause GI upset if eaten.  Plus if your dog eats your plants you won’t get as many delicious berries, so it’s best to keep Fluffy out of your garden.

Comment below!  Have you ever shared strawberries with your dog?  Do they enjoy them?

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Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Dog Health,Pet Tips

Is it ok to feed dogs tomatoes?  While I’m cooking or working on food prep, I’ve been known, every now and then, to “drop” little tidbits for my dogs.  There are lots of human foods that can make healthy snacks, in moderation, for dogs!Opens in a new tab.  Ever since he was a pup, one food my now 14-year-old papillon, Kitsune, has enjoyed has been tomatoes.  Every time I slice tomatoes, Kitsune comes running into the kitchen to eagerly await his snackrifice.  I’ve never known another dog to love tomatoes as much as he does!  So by now, you may be wondering, are tomatoes dog safe?

Only Ripe Tomatoes are Dog Safe

dogs tomatoesRipe red tomatoes are safe, in moderation, for dogs.  However, unripe, green tomatoes and all parts of a tomato plant, besides the ripe fruit, should be kept away from dogs.  Tomato plants are a member of the nightshade family.  Like other nightshades, the plant produces a chemical, called solanine, that is toxic to dogs (as well as to people!) in large quantities.  Luckily, when tomato fruit ripens the amount of solanine is dramatically decreased.  Solanine levels in ripe tomatoes are low enough that they are no longer considered to be dangerous to consume.

Besides green, unripe tomatoes, solanine in toxic levels is also found in tomato leaves, stems, and roots.  If you grow your own tomatoes, it’s important to make sure your dogs don’t nipple on any part of tomato plants or eat dropped, unripe fruit.

Signs of Solanine Poisoning in Dogs

How quickly, and intensely, a dog is impacted by solanine poisoning can depend on a number of factors, such as the size and general health of the dog, as well as how much solanine he or she was exposed to.  In small amounts, solanine can cause GI upset but no other, major symptoms.  In larger quantities, however, more serious side effects could include the following:

  • More intense GI symptoms
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lethargy
  • Weakness
  • Drooling
  • Confusion
  • Dilated pupils
  • Lack of coordination
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Cardiac issues (abnormal heart rate)

Luckily, with swift treatment, most dogs recover well from solanine poisoning.  Treatment normally consists of supportive therapy, such as administering fluids to keep your dog hydrated and medications to manage any heart irregularities.

Tomato Allergies & Other Issues

Although this is rare, dogs can also be allergic to tomatoes.  Signs to look out for include GI upset, hives, coughing, swelling, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.  If your dog experiences any of these symptoms after trying a new food, contact your vet.

Like in people, tomatoes can cause some dogs to experience excess stomach acid.  If your dog has a sensitive stomach, or a health concern such as acid reflux, it’s best to avoid acidic foods such as tomatoes.

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Are There Any Benefits to Feeding Dogs Ripe Tomatoes?

Like many other fresh produce, tomatoes are low in calories but high in fiber.  This can make them a good alterative to high calorie treats, especially for dogs who are trying to watch their weight.  Tomatoes also also a source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and antioxidants.  Lycopene, the antioxidant responsible for making ripe tomatoes red, has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer in humans.

How to Feed Tomatoes to Your Dog

I’ve always just offered Kitsune, my tomato fiend, small pieces of fresh, ripe tomatoes.  When it comes to dogs and tomatoes, fresh is best!  Canned tomatoes, or tomatoes that have been made into soups or sauces, will contain a lot of other ingredients, such as sugars and salts, that are best avoided for our canine companions.

Comment below!  Do your dogs like tomatoes?  I’ve always thought it was funny how excited my Kitsune gets over them!

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Broccoli Bites: Delicious Broccoli Dog Treat Recipe

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in DIY

I originally created this dog treat recipe back in 2017.  It was inspired by St. Patrick’s Day.  I wanted to create a dog treat recipe that would be naturally green, without the need to add a bunch of food coloring.  This was one of the recipes I came up with.  I wouldn’t say it turned out super successful as far as the color goes.  But my dogs both like these treats, which makes them a win in my book!  Strangely, both of my dogs, yes even my super picky Alaskan Klee Kai Fenrir, really like broccoli.  Thus this broccoli dog treat recipe was born.

Is Broccoli Safe for Dogs?

My dogs must get their love for broccoli from my partner (haha),  because I’m not the biggest fan myself.  I really don’t like the way that broccoli smells.  Creating this broccoli dog treat recipe was quite a labor of love for me.

In some dogs, broccoli can cause GI upset.  Take things slow with these treats if you aren’t sure how well your dog handles broccoli or any of the other ingredients.  I made the treats small so I could use them as training treats, but making them small will also be a good way to introduce them to your dog slowly if you are unsure how he/she will handle any of the ingredients.

Without any further ado, I give you Broccoli Bites!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups loosely packed broccoli florets.  I used fresh, but frozen should work too.
  • 3/4s of a cup of cubed cheddar cheese.
  • 1 cup kefir.  I used homemade kefir.  If you can’t get your hands on any, or don’t want too, store bought (dog safe, check the ingredients list and make sure it doesn’t contain excess sugar or xylitolOpens in a new tab.!) kefir, or plain yogurt should also work.
  • 1 cup flour.

Instructions:

broccoli dog treat recipe~ Use a food processor to chop your broccoli and cheese into small pieces.  Mix the chopped broccoli and cheese together with the kefir/yogurt and flour.  The resulting dough should be moist and a bit sticky, but easy to form into small balls by hand.

~ Preheat your oven to 350*F.  Lightly flour the bottom of a baking sheet.  Place small balls of your dough onto the floured sheet.  The cooking times I used are for small treats.  You can make them as small/large as you want, but baking times will vary based on the size of your treats.

~ Bake at 350*F for 20 minutes, or until treats reach desired consistency.  I was going for a more crunchy treat for my dogs, so I baked the treats for the full 20 minutes then turned off the oven and left them inside while the oven cooled.  For softer treats, bake them for less time and pull them out of the oven as soon as they are done cooking.

~ Since these treats contain fresh ingredients and no preservatives, they should be stored in the refrigerator.

Cool and Let Your Dog Enjoy!

broccoli dog treat recipeThis recipe made quite a few small treats, probably about double what you see in that cup in the picture.  If you aren’t sure if your dog will like these, if the ingredients will agree with him/her, or you don’t think your dog will go through that amount of treats quick enough, you might want to start by halving the recipe.

Kit said these go great with a bottle Dogwine or Bowser BeerOpens in a new tab..  You know, in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day (don’t worry, it’s made for dogs and is, of course, nonalcoholic).

If anyone tries making this broccoli dog treat recipe, you’ll have to comment below and let me know how your dog liked them!

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Are Papillons Loud? 6 Tricks to Deal with Your Yappy Pappy

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Papillons

Papillons are an amazing toy breed of dog. Opens in a new tab. Although they are generally small, 10 lbs. or under, they make wonderful adventure companions.  They can make perfect pets for active, outdoorsy families who, for whatever reason, decide that a larger dog isn’t for them.  One factor people often take into account before adding a new dog to their family is how loud, in general, the dog’s breed tends to be.  Small dogs are often stereotyped as being yappy.  If you live in an apartment building, or just don’t like noisy dogs, this stereotype may turn you away from adopting a small breed dog.  So are papillons loud?

Papillons Do Tend to Bark A Lot

This may not be the answer you were hoping for, but papillons, in general, do tend to bark a lot.  Some people might even refer to this breed as being yappy.  Papillons tend to be alert barkers.  This means, if you live in an apartment building, they may bark every time they hear other tenants in the building.  Or, perhaps when they see a person, dog, or squirrel outside the window.

Some papillons just seem to be the type of dog that likes to hear themselves bark!  Besides alert barking, my personal papillon, Kitsune, “talks” quite a bit when he’s playing, and when he wants something.  He can be quite demanding when he wants to be!

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Luckily, Papillons are Also Smart!

If you had your heart set on a papillon and are discouraged to hear that they can be loud, have no fear!  Papillons also happen to be the 8th smartest dog breed!  What does intelligence have to do with barking?  Being smart doesn’t stop them from barking, of course, but it does mean they are relatively, when compared to other dog breeds, easy to train!

That’s not to say that training papillons not to bark is always easy.  It can be a challenge sometimes for sure.  But if it means the difference between being able to keep your papillon in your apartment with you or not, then training your papillon not to bark so much will 100% be worth your time.

Tips for Dealing with Loud Papillons

  1. Don’t give in to your papillon’s barking.  If your dog, like mine, likes to demand bark, it’s important not to give in to their demands.  Doing what your dog wants you to do when he or she barks helps to teach them that barking will get them what they want!
  2. Don’t yell at your dog for barking either.  Dogs don’t always understand what we’re trying to convey if we yell at them.  Worst case, sensitive dogs can be upset by our yelling, but still not really understand what we want from them.
  3. Consistency is key.  If you’re working on training your papillons not to be so loud, make sure everyone in your house is on board.  If one person is working on training your dog not to bark, but everyone else in the home is just giving in to the barking, then you’re dog is less likely to learn quickly what you are expecting from them.
  4. Stop barking before it starts.  Learn to identify the things that trigger your dog’s barking.  While you are working on training, doing your best to avoid triggers will make your (and your neighbors) lives easier.  This may mean doing things like keeping window shades closed so your dog can’t bark at things outside, or using a white noise machine to drown out the sounds from outside.
  5. Talk to your trainer and vet.  If your dog is barking mostly when you leave them home alone, it could be due to separation anxiety.  Consider enlisting the help of a trainer or veterinary behaviorist.  If your dog gets especially stressed when left home alone, consider discussing options with your vet.  They may recommend using medication to help keep your dog calm when you leave, in addition to working on training your dog to be more comfortable alone.
  6. Teach your dog what you do want them to do!  Teach your dog a behavior that you’d like them to do instead of barking.  For example, if your dog barks a lot when people knock on your door, teach them to go lay down on their beds when they hear a knock at the door.  This gives them something to do, a way to alert you to a visitor, without making a sound.

Keep Up with Training!

papillons loudSo you put in the hard work and trained your papillon not to bark so much?  That’s awesome, but don’t let up now!  Consistency and repetition is key when it comes to teaching our dogs what types of behaviors we want to see from them.  This is coming from personal experience because, I have to admit, in recent years I’ve let Kit’s “quiet” training lapse quite a bit.

When we moved out of the city my partner and I became a bit less concerned about how loud our dogs were.  We didn’t have any close neighbors to worry about annoying anymore, after all.  Plus Kitsune is 14 now and after the rough year, health wise, that he had last year I tend to let him get away with things now that I wouldn’t have when he was younger.

So working on brushing up on training Kitsune not to be so loud is for sure on my to do list!  He’s generally a really good dog, but he does alert bark and barks quite a bit now when he wants something, usually food.  I joke about what an amazing little watch dog he is, but in reality if anyone ever broke into our house Kit would probably just try to convince the burglar to help him get into the refrigerator!

Papillons, Although Sometimes Loud, are Amazing Dogs!

Papillons are adventurous, sweet, social little dogs that make amazing adventure companions.  Their sometimes excessive barking may be a downside to some.  But for owners who are willing to put in the work, papillons are fuzzy geniuses who are usually easy to train.  If you think this might be the breed for you, and you are ready and willing to put in the time needed to train them, don’t let their tendency to be barkers scare you away.  Sharing your life with one of these amazing little dogs is well worth the effort of training them!

Comment below!  If you have a papillon, does yours bark a lot?  Do you have any other tips for helping owners to cope with barking dogs?

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