It’s All About The Dog
What does a dog trainer do? If you put one hundred dog trainers in a room, I’m not sure two of them would attempt to train the same dog, the same way. There are probably an equal number of dog[…]
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Did you ever create a relationship that morphed into uncomfortable and suffocating? Did the love, fun, and caring start inching toward resentment and frustration? Remember that one day you felt like you needed to take a walk…by yourself…and breathe? Is[…]
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If you haven’t already started gathering your arsenal of tick and flea repellents and heartworm preventatives, now is the time. The most important thing to know is that not all tick and flea products prevent the ticks from landing on[…]
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All parents figure out sooner or later, preferably sooner, that it’s a juggling act to know when to be a parent and when to be a friend—when to be a disciplinarian and when to be supportive and encouraging. The most[…]
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Just as the relationship between parent and child has changed over the years, from disciplinarian to a more relaxed friendship, so has the relationship between human and canine. With this change has come a born-again kind of love for dogs,[…]
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This is not about whether using pee pads is a good idea or a bad idea. This is about how many different varieties of pads are now available and what they are made of. The latter part is what I[…]
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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 talk about some of those issues and clear the air about how “little dogs[…]
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A well-fitting holiday sweater or a Santa cap for a great photo-op is always fun. Some of our dogs, especially the small breed babies, like wearing a warm, snuggly sweater. If the climate where you and your special canine companion[…]
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Many pet parents, as well as many trainers, use treats held over the dog’s head to get the desired results. The dog will sit, and the treat is immediately given to the dog. Repeating this action over and over will[…]
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