Murphdog Magazine

DOG PARK DOGS SAFE PLAY

March 17, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HYGIENE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

If you have a dog, what could be more fun than going to the “Dog Park” in your neighborhood. I decided to visit a few of them in my own neighborhood and neighboring towns as well. However, unlike everyone else[…]

PUPPY PROOFING YOUR HOME

March 16, 2023 jrobbins3 HEALTH, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, Training Blog, TRAINING-

The moment a puppy, older or rescued dog comes into our homes and into our hearts, we must take full responsibility for his or her health, well-being, and socialization skills by giving it an abundance of love, understanding, and guidance.[…]

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DOG IF YOU ARE SICK OR HURT?

March 15, 2023 jrobbins3 HEALTH, SAFETY, TRAINING-

A few years ago, I sustained an injury serious enough to send me to an emergency room. After several hours, I was admitted to the hospital, followed by surgery and a five-day stay. But this is not about me; this[…]

DOES YOUR DOG GET CAR SICK?

March 14, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Does your dog get car sick and vomit in the car? Does he pant or salivate? Does she shake or whine? To some of us, just saying “car sick” conjures memories or thoughts of how awful that feeling can be.[…]

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR PUPPY HAS TO GO?

March 14, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, TRAINING-

Are you trying to guess when your puppy needs to go outside? Are you trying to avoid having him urinating or defecating in the house? Of course, you are! So now you’re taking your puppy out every hour, give or[…]

UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE

March 13, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, Training Blog, TRAINING-

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. The brain can calculate depth, or formulate[…]

“LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “DROP IT”

March 13, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, puppy training, TRAINING-

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[…]

MURPHDOGS (my dogs) GO VEGAN!

February 5, 2023 jrobbins3 ETC, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, nutrition, pet parent

The Murphdogs (my dogs) are going Vegan! That’s right! VEGAN! This is a personal choice; not one I am pushing on any pet parent. It’s simply my choice for me as well as for my canine family. I do have[…]

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[…]