With the wide variety of dog trainers available and the differing skills and educational levels, you will no doubt encounter a diverse set of opinions when talking to trainers, reading their web sites and getting opinions from former clients, friends, and others. While the internet has been a great tool for education, it also […]
For some of our canine friends, a thunderstorm can be a highly traumatic event. Dogs with thunderstorm phobia can engage in a variety of behaviors including:
Hiding under beds or furniture, or in closets, bathrooms, etc. (typically small enclosed spaces)
Intense barking, whining, and/or howling
Pacing
Drooling
Sweaty Paws
Trembling
Destructive behavior located at exit points – gnawing at window sills […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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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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 […]
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 […]
A dog with separation anxiety will show distress and behavior problems when left alone. The most common behaviors include:
Digging and scratching at doors or windows
Destructive chewing
Howling, barking and whining
Urination and defecation
How do you know if your dog has separation anxiety? If most or all of these statements are true, your dog may have separation […]
Playing Frisbee with your dog is a fun outdoor activity. Some dogs take more time than others to get the hang of it, but many can be taught to play Frisbee and love it.
The first step is to make sure your dog is healthy enough to play Frisbee. Talk to your vet if you […]