This is not about training your puppy to “heel” or not to pull, or to walk at your side and sit when you stop walking. Yes, all of that is what I teach as a professional trainer for dogs, but[…]
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Author: jrobbins3
OODLES OF DOODLES
There are at least twenty-five (25) well known breed mixes that end in the word “Poo,” short for Poodle. You will also be familiar with the term “Doodle.” Again, that indicates that one parent, or at least some percentage of[…]
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TOILET WATER
Some dogs like to drink out of the toilet bowl. The somewhat obvious reason is that the water appears to be fresh and cool. If your dog is drinking out of the toilet bowl instead of his water bowl,[…]
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PICA- AN EATING DISORDER
Pica, pronounced Py ka, is defined as “an abnormal craving to eat items not normally eaten.” Merriam Webster Dictionary. This is a condition seen in kids as well as dogs. As our articles are predominately centered around dogs, in conjunction[…]
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TO FEED GRAIN FREE OR NOT TO FEED GRAIN FREE
This article has been written and produced online for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon solely without the advice of your veterinarian. It is a compilation of facts gathered from research, as well as interviews with various[…]
Read moreTAKE YOUR DOG OUT OF THE ELIZABETHAN ERA
Once a fashion statement, the Elizabethan collar has taken on a new meaning and a new purpose It looked uncomfortable, ridiculous and impractical when the Queen wore it. Also called the E-collar, for short, I’m referring to a collar designed[…]
Read moreFEMALE DOGS HAVING “ACCIDENTS”…OR IS IT SOMETHING ELSE?
Attention Ladies: Listen Up—that means you, lady dogs and of course, we welcome all pet parents of female dogs to read along. We here at Murphdog & Company recognize that some “accidents” are not the result of you misbehaving. In[…]
Read moreSNIFF THIS…A DOG WITH A JOB
Cancer sniffing dogs are able to sniff out cancer with an average of 98% accuracy. Using their keen sense of smell to help save lives, dogs can be trained to sniff a person’s skin (a mole) and detect the presence[…]
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UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE
A dog’s “depth sensation” or depth perception is not as acute as a human’s. Breed and age, and of course health, are all factors that contribute to the accuracy of a dog’s vision. Why am I telling you this? To[…]
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GOING TO THE BATHROOM or GOING FOR A WALK
Go potty, go pee, go poo, let’s go out, or the latest entry Bio-Break. When your dog is taken outside because he must urinate or defecate it should be a different event than taking your dog for a walk. Most[…]
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