Murphdog Magazine

DOG PARK SAFE PLAY ALTERNATIVE

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, walking

What could be more fun than going to your neighborhood’s “Dog Park” if you have a dog? Clients ask me what I think about dog parks and want an honest answer, but I know they are really looking for me[…]

ARE TWO DOGS BETTER THAN ONE?

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

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 many things[…]

WHO WILL CARE FOR YOUR DOG?

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, ETC, FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, WALKERS, walking

What will happen to your dog if something happens to you? A few years ago, I sustained an injury serious enough to send me to an emergency room. After several hours, I was admitted to the hospital, followed by surgery[…]

DOG TALK – BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY

July 3, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Dogs can understand hundreds of words. Some of my clients teach their canine family members to understand two languages… and yes, that is possible. One thing to be aware of is teaching your canine to respond only to a language[…]

A DOG’S GOOD MANNERS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

May 17, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

One reason pet parents tend to cross the street to avoid confrontation when walking their dog is to avoid embarrassment. I know some of you are probably shaking your heads in agreement. I know this to be true because embarrassment[…]

WORKING WITH YOUR DOG’S REACTIVE THRESHOLD

April 29, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, SAFETY, TRAINING-, walking

We have all heard and used the word threshold meaning the sill of a doorway, entrance into a house or building, or any place or point of entering or beginning. But in Psychology, the threshold refers to the point at[…]

THINK! HARLEY “STAY” WITH ME WHILE I AM WALKING!?

March 22, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, TRAINING-, walking

Dogs can understand hundreds of words and can be taught to do remarkable jobs. Some of my clients teach their canine family members to understand two languages… and yes, that is possible. One thing to be aware of is teaching[…]

DISPLACEMENT BEHAVIOR IS SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIOR

December 19, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, TRAINING-, walking

When we are attracted to someone in a socially stressful situation, it’s not uncommon for us to run our fingers through our hair or touch our faces, especially if we are self-conscious or lack the confidence to be more outgoing.[…]

CANINE SOCIAL DISTANCING

December 2, 2023 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, WALKERS, walking

INFECTIOUS DISEASE CALLS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING. 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 do not know about this illness that has[…]