It's All About The Dog
Is “pushing” your dog intrusive and aggressive or affectionate and bonding? There is a training method known as “pushing” a dog. This method is used by trainers who also believe that playing “tug-of-war” and letting your dog win helps TO[…]
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July 4th fireworks may be more intense in volume in addition to emerging with more of a sudden boom, and more often than thunder without the warning of a rolling, escalating rumble. Imagine your puppy hearing a barrage of explosive[…]
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Puppies 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[…]
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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.[…]
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When a dog warns a human or another dog to stay away from his/her food, toys, bed, or anything they consider belonging to them, it is referred to as guarding resources. The warning can be a low growl, raised lip,[…]
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Many of my clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep in their bed. They are very surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. But this is what I tell[…]
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Prospective clients often ask if I will use a shock collar to train their puppy. Over and above the obvious reason for the question, the reason for the inquiry is to compare my method of training to another trainer who[…]
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Having a companion dog means never being alone. Not only can walking a dog make someone feel less detached, but it can also be a way to meet other people. It’s a documented fact that petting a dog causes our[…]
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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[…]
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