It’s All About The Dog
I have been discussing the latest outbreak of canine respiratory disease with my clients, family, friends, and neighbors. It’s surprising to hear that many pet parents have no knowledge of this illness that has been fatal in some cases. From[…]
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Timing is everything! How many times have you heard that? Well, in dog training it’s not everything but it does play a huge part in modifying or eliminating the knee-jerk reaction dogs demonstrate when they see a person, another dog,[…]
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Our canine family members are exactly that- they are family. We want them to be happy and enjoy all the benefits we have to offer, but we also need to keep in mind that there are many foods we can[…]
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Impulse control is a learned ability to not have a spontaneous, knee-jerk reaction. This is done by using teaching/training methods that condition a dog to have self-control. Lack of self-control or impulse control is not age-related meaning it’s not a[…]
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I often find myself explaining the differences between an Emotional Support Dog and a Service Dog. Of course, the training given to the wonderful dogs is not at all the same, but neither are the additional benefits that apply to[…]
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When we think of service dogs, the first thing that comes to mind is a service dog for the blind. Just as dogs for the blind help a person with a physical disability have a better quality of life, a[…]
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To all pet parents who claim their dog has never bitten anyone or will never bite, and especially to everyone who has heard a pet parent tell them that their dog has never bitten and will not bite, Dogs do[…]
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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 a lot[…]
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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[…]
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