You will make mistakes that scare your new dog. You will drop something that makes a loud noise, or perhaps even accidentally falls right on her. You will stumble over your dog. You will get caught in her leash. You will turn on the TV set without realizing that the volume is cranked all the […]
The trick with all nuisance behaviors is to train and reward an opposite or competing behavior. For example, MAX can’t jump on sara if he’s sitting to greet her. He can’t bark at visitors if he has a toy in his mouth, or beg at the dinner table if he is in a down-stay on […]
It’s never too early to teach your puppy comands such as “sit” and “come” that you can use to build a common language between you. A good sit comand is vital for safety of your puppy or dog in all environments, and the sooner you start teaching it, the more reliable it will be. THE […]
As you probably know, there are many health benefits for taking dogs on a walk; lower blood pressure and weight loss, to name a few. However, did you know that proper paw care is just as important? In fact, proper paw care can significantly improve your furry friend’s quality of life. For example, overgrown nails […]
Many dogs who behave aggressively toward other dogs do so as a result of learning that their barking, growling fit results in the other dog going away. Because that behavior has been successful in the past, it’s been reinforced, and the behavior has continued or increased. You need a practice dog that has been trained […]
The Only true Pet FOOD, Human Grade Are you confused to what human grade pet food is? Is it for real? Worth the money? The ‘truth’ about human grade pet food. “I’m going to feed the dog, and feed the cat.” “Yes, you probably are. Feed the noun. You are probably feeding them feed.” Quality […]
You’re probably wondering what on earth your dog’s diet has to do with his stress levels when left alone. The answer is, plenty. Have you ever drank one cup of coffee too many and gotten that jittery, wired feeling? You might have snapped at your co-workers, been more impatient than usual when waiting in line, […]
Have you ever had the misfortune of walking into your house to find overturned furniture, inches-deep claw gouges on door frames, blood-stained tooth marks on window sills, and countless messages on your answering machine from neighbors complaining about your dog barking and howling for hours on end in your absence? If so, you’re probably familiar […]
A friend called one day to complain about his dog’s latest vet bill: $300 to remove a foxtail that the dog sniffed up his nose on that morning’s walk. If you live on the west coast, you are likely cringing with recognition of the problem. If you live on the east coast, chances are you […]
1. Dogs don’t need flowers If you’ve ever been walking your dog when she’s stopped to smell the roses, you know that while humans see these flowers as a symbol of love, dogs see them as just another thing to pee on. If your Valentine is of the canine variety, consider yourself (and your bank […]