Be Nice to Me or Else (especially in class)….
Very interesting research that again shows the similarities between dogs and young children… It is another reason to consider the more laid back, less direct and punitive training methods… Please read and let me know what you think? Click Here for Article
Nature side of Sound Phobic Dogs…
While I always stress the Nurture side of the equation (socialization during the critical period of life) Approx 3-20 Weeks this article (from one of my favorite blogs) looks at the issue of noise phobias from a genetic/physiological standpoint and is a very interesting read….
Great Article by a Local Vet… Pet Selection Tips!
This hits the nail on the head! Quick Simple and Honest!!! If you are thinking about a pet you should read this article. Be educated in your decision, not disappointed 😛 These are easy to understand and important tips to keep in mind …
Does your Dog Hump????
OK it might be embarrassing, it might be frustrating and I yes, it is also normal so what does it all mean? Well it could be another dog, a stuffed animal or even a human leg!!! Humping is a part of being a dog and this…
Dog Treats and Food with AntiFreeze????
OK, there has been a ton of stuff in the news and social media about Propylene Glycol being used in Dog Foods and Treats to help preserve moisture… Here is a great article and site for Dog Food information! As always consult your vet and…
Great Post By One of My Favorite Blogs….
So the question is… “Do you need to use your dog’s name before a cue or command?” Is the name an attention getter to improve performance? Is the name a distraction that will confuse the dog? or Is the name irrelevant and has…
What is Potty Training? (Repost from November 2009)
It is teaching dogs that your entire house is their den! Dogs in general are considered very clean animals, and do not want to soil in their den. The potty problem arises when the dog does not consider your entire home their den. In the…
Need Help With Getting Your Dog to Come When Called?
Need Help With Getting Your Dog to Come When Called? We Can Help With That…. We Wrote a Book 🙂 Click Here to Buy the Book!!! Here is an excerpt from the Book…. Okay, please don’t misunderstand me. I am not…
Next 9 days I am at Boy Scout Camp with the boys!!!!
Once again thanks to all my clients for allowing me the time to spend with the boys at summer camp… As mentioned before I will be checking email, text and Facebook daily (hopefully) 🙂 But before you get to jealous here are my 5 star…
Don’t Choose your Dog Based on a Movie….
Ok so whether it be 101 Dalmatians, Hotel for Dogs or Beverly Hills Chihuahua movies about dogs always seem to create a demand for the dogs in that particular movie… Then the over breeding begins and that leads to more dogs in shelters and…
Best Selling Books
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Forever Home…Dog Training 101 & How to Be a Better Shelter Volunteer
$5.99Writing this book has been a challenge and a pleasure all at the same time. As I read and edit it (for what seems the 150th time), I realize it is way more than a book on how to be a great shelter volunteer. It…
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Five Steps to the Perfect Pet
$5.99 Over the past several years, I found there were five articles from my blog that became more and more popular. These five got more views, comments and results than any of my other articles. In fact, my first session with clients often focused on these...Add to cart
