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…
Struggling to Get Your Dog to Come When Called? Here’s a Better Way
🐾 Need Help Getting Your Dog to Come When Called? If recall feels like the one thing your dog suddenly “forgets” the moment it matters most, you’re not alone. Coming when called is one of the most important skills a dog can learn—and also one…
When Dog Movies Make the Wrong Breeds Popular
🐾 When Dog Movies Create Real-World Problems Whether it’s 101 Dalmatians, Hotel for Dogs, or Beverly Hills Chihuahua, movies about dogs have a long history of creating sudden demand for specific breeds. And every time it happens, the same pattern follows. Demand spikes.Over-breeding begins.Backyard breeders…
Great New Book on How To Be a Better Shelter Volunteer….
Our new book specifically goes over the skills necessary to be the best shelter volunteer possible, not to mention how we can affect positive change with common problem behaviors. Lets face it whether it is with our own dog or with a dog at the…
The Critical Puppy Socialization Window Most Owners Miss
The Critical Puppy Socialization Window Most Owners Miss 🐾 The Science of Puppy Socialization — Why Timing Matters More Than You Think I came across an article recently (linked below) that explains—in a very heavy, science-forward way—what is actually happening inside a puppy’s brain during…
Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dog? Start With the Foundation
Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dog? Start With the Foundation 🐾 Not Sure Where to Start With Your Dog’s Behavior? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by issues with your dog and don’t know where to begin, you’re not alone. One of the most common…
How to introduce dogs properly….
Many of you have heard me say, my favorite way to introduce new dogs is to take them on a walk. That way they are on neutral ground and not full of areas that are familiar and could be guarded like the house or…
Most Popular Male and Female Puppy Names of 2014
Ok nothing crazy or educational today just the Top 10 names for dogs last year! Check it out and see how your pup’s name did? Most Popular Male and Female Puppy Names of 2014
Choke and Prong Collars | Victoria Stilwell Positively
OK while I do not recommend using either chokes or prong collars and while the information in this article is really good… It even does a wonderful job in educating what could go wrong if you choose to use one of these devices. I…
