, Author at Murphdog Magazine

HORSES ON THE RIGHT — DOGS ON THE LEFT

July 9, 2024 jrobbins3 INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SERVICE DOGS, TRAINING-

Dogs on the left. Horses on the right.[…]

HOUSE TRAINING IDEAS THAT MAY BACKFIRE!

July 7, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

I thought it would be interesting to share some of the dog training methods used by pet parents on the advice of the internet, dog sellers/breeders, and well-meaning dog lovers that may work for a short time but most likely[…]

WATCHING THE DOG WALKER

July 7, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, WALKERS, walking

We love our dogs, so why put unnecessary and unhealthy demands and expectations on them? By that, I mean forcing them to “hold it in” or “no bathroom break” during the many hours that no one is home to walk[…]

TIME-OUT FOR YOU OR YOUR DOG?

July 7, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

Pet parents often tell me that they use a “time out” for their dogs to control or eliminate barking, running around the house, jumping on furniture, and generally causing havoc. So, many frustrated pet parents use the method of “time-out”[…]

NO YOUR DOG DOESN’T THINK HIS NAME IS “NO”

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-

YOUR DOG DOES NOT THINK HIS NAME IS “NO.” “NO” is a perfect word, understood the world over. We say it to our spouses, children, siblings, parents, friends, and fellow employees; this list is endless. “NO” is an attention-getter, so[…]

CUTE LITTLE DOGS WITH BIG ISSUES –

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

When people think of little dogs, they think of cute, baby, sweet, innocent, and less work. Little dogs can have big issues, so I want to discuss some of those issues and clear the air about “little dogs are so[…]

DOGS ARE NOT KIDS IN FURRY SUITS

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, ETC, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

What is the meaning of “Dog Propensity”? Propensity is the tendency to behave in a certain way. In other words, the tendency to do the thing we do. “Dangerous Propensity” is the tendency of a dog to bite without provocation.[…]

IT IS OR IT ISN’T – YOU CAN OR YOU CAN’T

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Many clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep on their bed. They are surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. I love having them on my couch, watching TV,[…]

A NEW LIFE ON THE END OF A LEASH

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, HARNESSES, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

Even if you have a large, fenced-in, private property, all dogs need to learn to walk on a leash. This is not about training your puppy to “heel” or not to pull, or to walk at your side and sit[…]