Murphdog Magazine

MAKE YOUR DOG’S VOICE HEARD

June 30, 2022 jrobbins3 INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

Dog lovers have a common habit of being their dog’s ventriloquist. Though we don’t always need the pet parent to provide a descriptive narrative, we can see the bubble of words over the dog’s head. So why, when our dogs[…]

UP TO THE PUP – NOT GOOD DOG TRAINING

June 7, 2022 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

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[…]

RELIEF FOR SENIOR DOGS WITH ARTHRITIS

May 19, 2022 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SENIORS, TRAINING-

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[…]

A DOG’S HOME IS NOT HIS CASTLE

April 21, 2022 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, LEASHES, puppy training, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

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[…]

PAWS ON THE GROUND – HANDS AT YOUR SIDES

April 18, 2022 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, SERVICE DOGS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

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[…]

“LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “LEAVE IT” “DROP IT”

April 7, 2022 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, puppy training, TRAINING-

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[…]

INTERACTING WITH A DIFFERENT SPECIES – dogs are not human

March 31, 2022 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

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[…]

WHAT JENNA REFERS TO AS THE DESIGNATED BATHROOM

February 16, 2022 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, LEASHES, TRAINING-

Housebreaking, which is now called housetraining or potty training, is more complex than just teaching your puppy to go to the “bathroom” outside. The part of this process that I want to bring your attention to is all[…]

K9 TEACHER-TRAINING TIPS AND TRICKS

December 13, 2021 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, FOOD, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

Are you trying to teach your puppy to play fetch? Instead of using one ball, or giving your dog a treat to bring the ball back, try using two balls or two frisbees. Throw one ball, then show your dog[…]