Murphdog Magazine

IT IS OR IT ISN’T – YOU CAN OR YOU CAN’T

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Many clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep on their bed. They are surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. I love having them on my couch, watching TV,[…]

PUPPY BELLY-RUB MASSAGE OR MANIPULATION?

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

What could be cuter than a puppy rolling over to ask for a belly rub? And I don’t know anyone who isn’t happy to oblige. Any pet parent who trains with me knows I am not a “treat trainer,” meaning[…]

DRESS REHEARSAL DON’T WAIT FOR A FAMILY DINNER

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, PUPPY, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Just 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 came a born-again love for dogs, and the quality[…]

DOG PARK SAFE PLAY ALTERNATIVE

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, walking

What could be more fun than going to your neighborhood’s “Dog Park” if you have a dog? Clients ask me what I think about dog parks and want an honest answer, but I know they are really looking for me[…]

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[…]