An Article All Dog Owners Should Read and Understand!!!!
Many have heard me talk about socializing puppies… You may have gotten my famous 160 item checklist to complete before your pup is 20 weeks old… You have even heard me preach the importance and critical nature of working with your pup during the critical…
What to expect… Phone Calls About Aggression (at least from me)
You know the least fun part of my job is making people mad… I really do try to help people and give great customer service but it seems when I try to under promise and over deliver in regards to questions or cases involving aggression…
Great Article on Leash Reactivity/ Aggression… Can’t Wait for Part 2
This article is awesome. Great take on the reasons for leash reactivity and aggression… It makes a lot of sense and this author is going to tackle how to deal with in Part 2… Can’t wait to read and share with you folks! Click…
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…
