Murphdog Magazine

CAN YOUR DOG DO THIS?

March 16, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, ETC, HARNESSES, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, SAFETY, walking

The number one complaint I hear from pet parents is that their dog PULLS ON THE LEASH. If their dog could talk to me, I bet the number one complaint would be that the pet parent pulls on the other[…]

LOVE ON A LEASH-BUT WHICH ONE?

March 14, 2023 jrobbins3 COLLARS, HARNESSES, LEASHES, SAFETY, Training Blog, TRAINING-

The dog supply industry is a gazillion dollar business. Even though your dog doesn’t complain and for the most part he’s happy about any toy, chew, ball, bed, and the like that you bring home, it doesn’t mean that it[…]

A NEW LEASH ON LIFE

March 13, 2023 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[…]

GOING TO THE BATHROOM or GOING FOR A WALK

March 9, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

Go potty, go pee, go poo, let’s go out, or the latest entry Bio-Break. What is your favorite word for asking your dog to urinate or defecate? Go potty is the one I hear the most often. Merriam-Webster defines “potty”[…]

LITTLE DOGS BIG ISSUES – WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

December 25, 2022 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 talk about some of those issues and clear the air about “little dogs are[…]

JENNA-RALITIES & JEN-TLE REMINDERS

October 14, 2021 jrobbins3 COLLARS, FOOD, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

Being a good pet parent means being a loving, caring pet parent. Some of this advice is basic and obvious, and you will think, “I know that.” Of course, you do, but despite knowing that, working our busy schedules can[…]

SCARY-STINGING-SHOCKING

April 21, 2021 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Prospective clients often ask if I will use a shock collar to train their puppy. Over and above the obvious reason for the question, the reason for the inquiry is to compare my method of training to another trainer who[…]

IS YOUR DOG A TICK MAGNET?

December 29, 2016 jrobbins3 COLLARS, ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, TICK & FLEA

If you haven’t already started gathering your arsenal of tick and flea repellents and heart worm preventatives, now is the time. The most important thing to know is that not all tick and flea products prevent the ticks from landing[…]