Dogs and cats living together? Is it always “mass hysteria”? Not if you choose your companions thoughtfully and do introductions carefully, positively, and slowly.
Many dogs and cats do live successfully together. If you are thinking of having a multi-species home, there are a few things you can do to ensure everyone’s happiness:
Try to choose […]
Question: Ever since we moved into an apartment my dog does not tell us when she needs to be let out and will just poop in our apartment. She will even do it after I give her a 15 minute walk and take her to all of her favorite potty spots to sniff around. […]
Often times when a potential client calls me they will tell me about the issues they are having with their dog and then ask, “Can you help us?” The answer is always an enthusiastic “Yes!”
However, there are important considerations that every pet owner needs to make when they seek training. First, know that I […]
Many of us make resolutions for ourselves every New Year (some are more successful than others). This year I invite you to include some resolutions to make your dog’s life better.
Make the most of it. Whether you want to work on a behavior problem or just do something cool with your dog, there is […]
Question: I know the correct (time consuming) way to stop a dog from jumping on guests. Problem is, I have two kids and not a lot of time (or people to help do it the correct way.) Is there a quick fix to jumping? She won’t jump on me or my husband, just guests, […]
When you bring a new dog into your home, you might be a little overwhelmed. Thus, here is a checklist of things to consider for the new addition to your home.
What You Need:
Crate: Buy a size-appropriate crate for use in potty training and providing down time for your dog. Dogs are den animals, so […]
Question: I have an extremely food motivated dog who is easy to train, but only “works for food”. I’ve tried to wean him off of treats and replace with praise, but he shuts down quickly when he knows I don’t have a food reward for him. He does follow basic commands consistently, but not […]
We know you will have years of happiness with your dog after training with us. Because we know this, we offer lifetime support to all of our clients at absolutely no extra charge! We encourage all of our clients to keep in touch and never hesitate to contact us regarding behavior questions or just […]
To prevent your dog from shaking and whining every time you pull into the veterinary clinic parking lot, start training him to show him that the veterinarian’s office is the greatest place in the world when you first bring him home. This training obviously works better starting as a puppy, but any dog can […]
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
Yield: About 2 dozen small treats, Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 30-35 minutes, Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/2 cup oats (optional if your dog is on a grain free diet, sub an extra 1/4 cup grain free flour)
3 cups whole wheat flour, brown rice […]