It’s All About The Dog
What could be cuter than a puppy rolling over to ask for a belly rub? And I don’t know anyone who isn’t happy to oblige. Any pet parent who trains with me knows I am not a “treat trainer,” meaning[…]
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Getting a new puppy? What name did you pick? Names are important; you want them to be something meaningful, cute, roll-off-the-tongue, fit the puppy, or have a deeper meaning to you personally. Whatever the name is, you want the puppy[…]
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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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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 came a born-again love for dogs, and the quality[…]
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Go potty, go pee, go poo, let’s go out, or directive for my own dogs, go to the bathroom. What is your favorite word for asking your dog to urinate or defecate? Go potty is the one I hear the[…]
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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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What could be more fun than going to your neighborhood’s “Dog Park” if you have a dog? Clients ask me what I think about dog parks and want an honest answer, but I know they are really looking for me[…]
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The moment a puppy, older dog, or rescued dog comes into our homes and into our hearts, we must take full responsibility for its health, well-being, and socialization skills by giving it an abundance of love, understanding, and guidance. Your[…]
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Pet 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 I need first to explain how pet parents can actually cause separation anxiety[…]
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