Murphdog Magazine

WELCOMING HOME A NEW PUPPY

March 13, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, puppy training, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

If you’re bringing home a puppy, the first thing you need to consider is what the puppy will need. Where should I keep him so that he’s happy, safe, comfortable, easy to take care of, and train? Let me make[…]

A DOG’S HOME IS NOT HIS CASTLE

March 13, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, LEASHES, puppy training, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

A dog’s home is not his castle, but the backyard is his kingdom! So how do you explain the difference to him? The answer is you can’t—and I don’t mean verbally. Your dog does not live in the “it’s complicated”[…]

TUG OF WAR- REINFORCING NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR

March 10, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-

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[…]

LITTLE DOGS BIG ISSUES – WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

December 25, 2022 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

When 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[…]

KIDS & CANINES – COMPANIONSHIP OR CHAOS?

December 1, 2022 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

Kids and dogs. Is there a better combination? Most of the time, no. However, you must know your kids, and you must become familiar with dog breeds; that is, the inherent tendencies specific to each breed. Not all breeds and[…]

K9 TEACHER-TRAINING TIPS AND TRICKS

December 13, 2021 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, FOOD, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

Are you trying to teach your puppy to play fetch? Instead of using one ball, or giving your dog a treat to bring the ball back, try using two balls or two frisbees. Throw one ball, then show your dog[…]

JENNA-RALITIES & JEN-TLE REMINDERS

October 14, 2021 jrobbins3 COLLARS, FOOD, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

Being a good pet parent means being a loving, caring pet parent. Some of this advice is basic and obvious, and you will think, “I know that.” Of course, you do, but despite knowing that, working our busy schedules can[…]

DOES YOUR DOG HAVE A BONE TO PICK

July 2, 2020 jrobbins3 ETC, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS

Every pet parent wants to know if it’s safe to give their dog a bone. The FDA claims to receive reports from veterinarians and pet parents about the following conditions resulting from bone treats. Bone treats are bones that are[…]

DOGS ARE FROM EARTH!

May 20, 2020 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, TOYS & CHEWS

“Men are from Mars, women are from Venus” according to Dr. John Gray, author of a fabulous bestseller about the behavior of men and women, and their inability to fully understand each other. Dogs, on the other hand, are probably[…]