WALK THIS WAY ROCKY COME GOOD PUPPY
Teaching a puppy to walk at” heel” is not the first step. Teaching a puppy to “walk with a leash on” is the first step. What does that mean? You bring home a new puppy, and your first concern is[…]
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Category: TOYS & CHEWS
DOGS ARE FROM EARTH!
“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. On the other hand, dogs are probably[…]
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A DOG’S COPY-CAT BEHAVIOR
If you have ever adopted a second dog into your home, you probably noticed how much easier it was to train the new dog, eventually realizing that he learned the ropes from the first dog. However, allelomimetic behavior is not[…]
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KIDS & CANINES – COMPANIONSHIP OR CHAOS?
Kids and dogs—is there a better combination? Most of the time, no. However, you must know your kids and become familiar with dog breeds and their inherent tendencies. Not all breeds and not all dogs are suitable for households with[…]
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ELECTRONIC ULTRASONIC DEVICES
It’s human nature to take the path of least resistance. Training a dog takes time, patience, understanding, love, affection, leadership, respect, knowledge, method, and devotion. This is not the description of taking the course of action that is easiest to[…]
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YOUR DOG HAS A BONE TO PICK
Every pet parent wants to know if giving their dog a bone is safe. 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 commercially[…]
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CUTE LITTLE DOGS WITH BIG ISSUES –
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 discuss some of those issues and clear the air about “little dogs are so[…]
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A DOG’S HOME IS NOT HIS CASTLE
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”[…]
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PUPPY PROOFING YOUR HOME
The moment a puppy, older dog, or rescued dog comes into our homes and into our hearts, we must take full responsibility for its health, well-being, and socialization skills by giving it an abundance of love, understanding, and guidance. Your[…]
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