Murphdog Magazine

GOING TO THE BATHROOM or GOING FOR A WALK

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

Go potty, go pee, go poo, let’s go out, or directive for my own dogs, go to the bathroom. What is your favorite word for asking your dog to urinate or defecate? Go potty is the one I hear the[…]

EXPOSURE THERAPY HELPS FIGHT, FLIGHT OR FREEZE

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Dogs have limitations, just like humans. Each dog has 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 anxiety, and we[…]

WHAT A PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER DOES

July 4, 2024 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[…]

HOME ALONE SEPARATION ANXIETY CAUSE AND EFFECT

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Pet parents are very familiar with the term “Separation Anxiety” and want to know how to alleviate this behavioral problem. I’m happy to address the issue, but I need first to explain how pet parents can actually cause separation anxiety[…]

ARE TWO DOGS BETTER THAN ONE?

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Are two dogs better than one? Is one dog easier to take care of? Are two dogs more expensive? Will two dogs be on the same schedule? Will two puppies be happier than leaving one alone? There are many things[…]

HE’S NOT BEING BAD – HE’S JUST A PUPPY!

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HARNESSES, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, TRAINING-

HE’S JUST BEING A PUPPY! STAGES OF LIFE As humans, we think of children in terms of babies, toddlers, and teenagers/adolescents. Canines also have stages of growth and maturity recognized in terms that are identifiable by physical and behavioral changes.[…]

A NEW FAMILY MEMBER AND IT’S NOT A PUPPY

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-, WALKERS

Pet parents soon to become real moms and dads to a baby are always concerned about how their canine baby will react. Dogs can be gentle, loving, adoring, attentive, protective, jealous, resentful, fearful, reactive, or aggressive. Most pet parents have[…]

DOG TALK – BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY

July 3, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Dogs can understand hundreds of words. Some of my clients teach their canine family members to understand two languages… and yes, that is possible. One thing to be aware of is teaching your canine to respond only to a language[…]

A DOG’S GOOD MANNERS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

May 17, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

One reason pet parents tend to cross the street to avoid confrontation when walking their dog is to avoid embarrassment. I know some of you are probably shaking your heads in agreement. I know this to be true because embarrassment[…]