UP TO THE PUP – NOT GOOD DOG 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[…]
Read moreIt’s All About The Dog
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[…]
Read moreArthritis 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[…]
Read moreThe 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[…]
Read moreBODY 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[…]
Read moreAre 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[…]
Read moreWhy do pet parents expect more from their puppies than they expect from themselves? Why do humans show more tolerance for other humans that display a lack of control, but show little tolerance for their puppy? When a puppy is[…]
Read moreThis post is simply to clear up the definition of the terms, Hocks, and Hackles. They are not interchangeable yet used incorrectly quite often. HOCKS The hock connects the talus and calcaneus bones of the paw with the tibia and[…]
Read moreSome dogs like to drink out of the toilet bowl. The somewhat obvious reason is that the water appears to be fresh and cool. If your dog is drinking out of the toilet bowl instead of his water bowl,[…]
Read morePet parents are very familiar with the term “Separation Anxiety” and want to know how to alleviate this behavioral problem. I’m happy to address the issue but need to first explain how pet parents can actually cause separation anxiety and that[…]
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