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[…]
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MurphDog And Company Blogs
RELIEF FOR SENIOR DOGS WITH ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is a common ailment of older dogs, affecting one in five dogs over the age of seven. The condition affects the joints and causes pain and stiffness in the neck, hips, shoulders, elbows, and back. However, there are many[…]
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COMFORT FOR AN OLD FRIEND
It always seems like the best things in life are short-lived. And so it goes for our best friends too. We owe it to them to be more understanding when curling up on the couch is preferred over playing ball.[…]
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BREAKFAST/LUNCH & DINNER
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING Pet parents are generally concerned about what to feed their dogs. Though it’s not associated directly with dog training, it is a very major part of dog rearing. Anyone who knows me well, has trained with me,[…]
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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? If you remove the grey area, your dog will not be confused about what is ok or not[…]
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PAWS ON THE GROUND – HANDS AT YOUR SIDES
The first bad experience I can remember having as a child was being bitten by a dog. That didn’t deter me in the least but it’s as fresh in my mind today as it was the day it happened. My[…]
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“LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “DROP IT”
This amusement park of discovering new and fun things to chew is not limited to the outdoors. As difficult as it may be to get something out of your pup’s mouth while on a walk, you still have the advantage[…]
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INTERACTING WITH A DIFFERENT SPECIES – dogs are not human
BODY LANGUAGE Dogs are not human. 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 you are hoping for. If[…]
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INSANITARY DOG FOOD SELLING HALTED
BRAVO PET FOOD is not associated with BRAVO PACKING. In 2019 and 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter after inspecting a Bravo Packing New Jersey facility. The FDA found evidence of grossly insanitary/unsanitary conditions. Additionally, numerous samples of raw[…]
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