TUG OF WAR- REINFORCING NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR
Tug of war is defined as a sport that pits two teams of equal strength against each other to obtain the same thing. So, is it a good idea or a bad idea to play tug of war with your[…]
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General information for the health and well being of dogs.
Tug of war is defined as a sport that pits two teams of equal strength against each other to obtain the same thing. So, is it a good idea or a bad idea to play tug of war with your[…]
Read moreObedience training and behavior modification help to turn a family dog into a member of the family. Social skills take your dog to the next step. A dog that knows how to conduct himself in public with good manners,[…]
Read morePuppies and dogs that have been adopted from a shelter or rescue foundation, do better if they start in a central location of your home. For puppies, you will be starting them off on the right track to conforming to[…]
Read moreJust as the relationship between parent and child has changed over the years, from disciplinarian to a more relaxed friendship, so has the relationship between human and canine. With this change has come a born-again kind of love for dogs[…]
Read moreDogs have limitations just like humans. Each dog is an individual with different emotions, intelligence, fears, likes, and dislikes. Additionally, they have different levels of tolerance. Sometimes, there is a point at which a dog cannot handle more discomfort or[…]
Read moreGo 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”[…]
Read moreThe 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[…]
Read moreI thought it would be interesting to share some of the dog training methods used by pet parents on the advice of the internet, dog seller/breeder, and well-meaning dog lover, that may work for a short time but most likely[…]
Read moreWhen 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[…]
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