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 […]
Does your dog listen sometimes and other times act like he has no idea what you’re asking him to do? Many people find that their dog either listens well in class or at home, but doesn’t listen well in other environments. They’re embarrassed by their dogs behavior in front of company, especially if they’ve […]
FREE Canine Good Citizen testing will be held Wednesday, January 29th 2014 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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Halloween can be a fun event for families and their pets. However, if safety precautions aren’t taken, it can also be a hazardous time for our four-legged companions.
Here are some tips that can help protect your pets on Halloween:
1. Pet Costumes
Your safest choice in a pet Halloween costume would be a loosely tied bandana; […]