Murphdog Magazine

YOUR DOG CAN LEARN TO DO THIS

July 17, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, HARNESSES, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, TRAINING-, walking

The complaint I often 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 end[…]

CAN YOUR PUPPY BE TOO FRIENDLY?

July 17, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Though we cannot always ascribe human traits to our pups, it’s often easier to use human traits as a comparison to understand canine behavior. You may remember having a friend or classmate who needed more attention than anyone else. In[…]

TIME-OUT FOR YOUR PUP OR FOR YOU?

July 16, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

A puppy is just being a puppy. He’s not being bad. The problem is we want him to act human and that’s never going to happen. But he can be a little more human as time goes on if we[…]

UP TO THE PUP – NOT GOOD DOG TRAINING

July 16, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

You can’t leave it up to the pup to know what to do and when to do it. A puppy only knows how to be a puppy and what it learned from its canine mom, littermates, possibly other household dogs,[…]

LOVE ON A LEASH FOR SENIORS

July 16, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, Training Blog, TRAINING-, WALKERS, walking

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. Petting a dog causes our brain to release endorphins, creating[…]

KEEP YOUR PAWS & YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF!

July 12, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, SERVICE DOGS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

The first bad canine-related experience I can remember having as a child was being bitten by a dog. That didn’t deter me in the least from being totally in love with dogs and always wanted to be in their company,[…]

INTERACTING WITH A DIFFERENT SPECIES

July 12, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

BODY LANGUAGE Dogs are not human. They are not people, too. Approaching your new puppy or frightened, anxiety-filled shelter dog with your arms stretched out in front of you, as though greeting a long-lost friend, will have the opposite effect[…]

KIDS & CANINES – COMPANIONSHIP OR CHAOS?

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, 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 become familiar with dog breeds and their inherent tendencies. Not all breeds and not all dogs are suitable for households with[…]

NO TREATS. NO TRICKS. WHAT YOUR DOG THINKS

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, TRAINING-

Here is the answer to a thirty-something-year-old question: “Do I use treats to train dogs?” My answer: “No, I don’t. I don’t like carrying a fanny pack of liver treats on me. Treats are used more as bribery than reward,[…]