Summer Safety

When it comes to the summer time heat and sunshine, make sure to follow some safety tips so your pet can join in the fun. Even if it’s only for 10 minutes, don’t leave your dog in your car. Aside from being against the law in many states, even a few moments in the […]

Why Do Dogs Dig?

Now that our gardens are in, the digging has begun for our dogs! Something that is so natural for our dogs can be very annoying and frustrating for us humans. We plant the flowers, and they dig them up. It seems like it is a never ending battle. It really is because we are […]

Dog Training Facility

We are happy to announce that we now have a training facility in Gastonia, NC. Our group classes will be held at this location as well as private lessons, day training and opportunities to rent out the facility for organized play groups, etc. (We will still offer in home lessons as well). We installed […]

FREE Canine Good Citizen Testing

FREE Canine Good Citizen testing will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 4pm – 7pm. The test will be held at our training facility – 4465 Posterity Court, Suite 100, Gastonia, NC 28056. Please call or email to reserve your spot or for more information – 803-210-9380 or info@perfectpetdog.com.

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Just A Dog

I recently came across the poem below and wanted to share. I too have had people tell me “it’s just a dog”. That phrase used to upset me, but from now on I’m just going to smile.

From time to time people tell me, “Lighten up. It’s just a dog.” or “That’s a lot of […]

Resource Guarding In Dogs

Does your dog growl at you when you approach him while he is eating or chewing a bone? Does he show his teeth when you try to move him off the couch? If you answered yes, your dog may be resource guarding. Below you will find information and exercises to both prevent resource guarding […]