Dog Bites…
CLICK HERE FOR BITE SCALE ARTICLE OK so as with the warm weather and more activity… It seems the calls about dog and dog bites also increase… Here is a great resource for describing the type and severity of a bite and a general…
Do I Really Have to Break Bad Behaviors???
Ok my challenge, write an article on about breaking habits. Chewing, digging, barking, etc.… Well that is going to require some talk about replacement behaviors vs breaking habits. Think of breaking behaviors as saying NO and replacement behaviors as saying YES… Why on earth would…
Great Article on Muzzles and of Course My Thoughts as Well
Click Here For the Article Ok I love this idea not because I think every dog should wear a muzzle but for the fact if we make wearing the muzzle normal the dog will be ready if it is ever needed. One thing,…
Top 10 Toxins in Your Home Dogs and Cats…
These items need to be at the forefront of every pet owners mind. Do you have these things in your home? Where are they? And could your pet get to them? Along with the list there is a small description of what happens upon ingestion……
Great Article… How the movie Whiplash relates to Dog Training???
Another great article by Nicole Wilde… She nails this one. How does saying no, not to mention how you say no… will relate to you and your dog, not to mention your success in training said dog 🙂 This is an article that anyone frustrated…
Brain Science Article… You know I love this stuff!
Click Here For the Article Ok many of you know I am a brain science junkie and any and all research of the dog brain is gonna get more of a mention but this one is really cool! I am curious what you…
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…
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…
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…
