It’s All About The Dog
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[…]
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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.[…]
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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,[…]
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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[…]
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A dog’s “depth sensation” or depth perception is less acute than a human’s. Breed, age, and health all contribute to the accuracy of a dog’s vision. The brain can calculate depth or formulate depth perception by using two images of[…]
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I met Derek for the first time at my consultation appointment with his pet parents. Derek is large, strong, young, and sometimes rambunctious but also sweet, loving, gentle, and curiously eager to have my attention. This was my professional assessment/evaluation[…]
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Pet parents often tell me that they have searched the internet or other avenues of dog training information for “how to teach your dog to leave it” but have been led to the same useless advice. According to the majority[…]
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A dog’s home is not his castle, but the backyard is his kingdom! So, how do you explain the difference to him? The answer is you can’t—and I don’t mean verbally. Your dog does not live in the “it’s complicated”[…]
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Kids are easily distracted, but we find ways to keep their attention and interest by developing new ideas based on what we know they like. The same goes for puppies. Puppies are just simpler to work with. Really! Distractions can[…]
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