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[…]

A PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER

October 6, 2020 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HARNESSES, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Canine training is a compilation of four components: house training, obedience training, behavior modification, and social skills. Let‘s start with house training. Taking your puppy out every hour or two may seem to be the most logical way to head[…]