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….
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…
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…
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…
Why Backyard Digging Is Almost Always Boredom
🐾 Is Your Dog Destroying the Backyard? Ask Yourself These Two Questions Why Backyard Digging Is Almost Always Boredom Does your dog chew up everything in sight or dig holes all over your backyard? If so, before blaming the dog, ask yourself two very important…
