It’s All About The Dog
Why do pet parents expect more from their puppies than they expect from themselves? Why do humans show more tolerance for other humans who lack control but show little tolerance for their puppies? When a puppy is being taught to[…]
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Does your dog get car sick and vomit in the car? Does he pant or salivate? Does she shake or whine? To some of us, just saying “car sick” conjures memories or thoughts of how awful that feeling can be.[…]
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YOUR DOG DOES NOT THINK HIS NAME IS “NO.” “NO” is a perfect word, understood the world over. We say it to our spouses, children, siblings, parents, friends, and fellow employees; this list is endless. “NO” is an attention-getter, so[…]
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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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What is the meaning of “Dog Propensity”? Propensity is the tendency to behave in a certain way. In other words, the tendency to do the thing we do. “Dangerous Propensity” is the tendency of a dog to bite without provocation.[…]
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I met Derek for the first time at my consultation appointment with his pet parents. Derek is large, strong, young, and sometimes rambunctious but also sweet, loving, gentle, and curiously eager to have my attention. This was my professional assessment/evaluation[…]
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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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Puppies and dogs that have been adopted from a shelter or rescue foundation do better if they start in a central location of your home. For puppies, you will start them off on the right track to conforming to house[…]
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Dogs have limitations, just like humans. Each dog has different emotions, intelligence, fears, likes, and dislikes. Additionally, they have different levels of tolerance. Sometimes, there is a point at which a dog cannot handle more discomfort or anxiety, and we[…]
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