Families across America love to celebrate with fireworks. For many dogs however, fireworks can be a source of extreme fear and stress. Here are some tips to help with the stress:
Take your dog for a long walk before the festivities start. This will allow him to potty outside before all of the noise begins […]
Socialization is important to the overall well-being of your dog because it will provide him with the ability to develop skills to cope with new experiences in a positive way, therefore reducing your dog’s stress.
What is Socialization?
Socialization is the process of exposing dogs to new environments and situations. It helps them to feel more […]
One of the mistakes we often make with our dogs is thinking that dogs see training classes in the same way that we often see being in school—in other words, that learning is reserved for the classroom! In truth, dogs (and people) are constantly learning every second of every day. To have a truly […]
The tail is only one of many communicators on your dog’s body. As a trainer, I often hear, “BUT his tail was wagging…when he bit me!”
That is the trick of the tail! Somehow we silly humans have come to believe that a tail wag is THE sign of a happy dog. Because we’ve bred […]
These days there is a lot of talk on TV and in dog raising books about dominance in the relationship between dogs and humans. While this topic can make for dramatic television material, it is very rare that a dog is trying to dominate his person or household. The true definition of dominance as […]
Homemade Dog Biscuits
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg – beaten
Flavoring: meat drippings, broth or water from canned tuna (enough to make a stiff dough).
Combine flour, powdered milk and garlic powder in a medium sized bowl. Add beaten egg, flavoring and mix well with hands. Dough […]
Dogs are social creatures that enjoy human companionship. Many dogs also enjoy the companionship of another dog. Bringing home a new dog to be a companion to your existing dog can be a lot of fun. Careful work and planning need to be done to ensure a positive relationship builds from the beginning.
If you […]
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 […]