Murphdog Magazine

TIME-OUT FOR YOUR PUP OR FOR YOU?

July 16, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

A puppy is just being a puppy. He’s not being bad. The problem is we want him to act human and that’s never going to happen. But he can be a little more human as time goes on if we[…]

LOVE ON A LEASH FOR SENIORS

July 16, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, Training Blog, TRAINING-, WALKERS, walking

Having a companion dog means never being alone. Not only can walking a dog make someone feel less detached, but it can also be a way to meet other people. Petting a dog causes our brain to release endorphins, creating[…]

WHO KNOWS HOW ABOUT WHAT

July 14, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, ETC, FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, nutrition, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, WALKERS

Would you ask your ophthalmologist a question about your toothache? Every canine-related field has educated, experienced, and trained professionals who work specifically in that field. Why would you benefit from asking someone who, at best, may be a dog lover[…]

GOING OVER THE TOP OF A DOG

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING

The idiomatic phrase “over the top” or “going over the top” describes someone making an effort that is excessive or more than is required to accomplish a task. Sometimes, the phrase is used to describe an action judged to be[…]

DOGGY DAYCARE DELIGHTS

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, WALKERS, walking

“Dear Jenna…”I work all day, and my dog is alone from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. I can’t leave him loose in the house because he’s so destructive. Do you think it’s okay to keep him in a kennel all[…]

NO TREATS. NO TRICKS. WHAT YOUR DOG THINKS

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, TRAINING-

Here is the answer to a thirty-something-year-old question: “Do I use treats to train dogs?” My answer: “No, I don’t. I don’t like carrying a fanny pack of liver treats on me. Treats are used more as bribery than reward,[…]

ELECTRONIC ULTRASONIC DEVICES

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS

It’s human nature to take the path of least resistance. Training a dog takes time, patience, understanding, love, affection, leadership, respect, knowledge, method, and devotion. This is not the description of taking the course of action that is easiest to[…]

PETIQUETTE-WHY DOGS ARE TRAINED TO BE AT HEEL

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

Obedience training and behavior modification help turn a family dog into a family member. Social skills take your dog to the next step. A dog that knows how to behave in public with good manners is a welcomed companion[…]

WATCHING THE DOG WALKER

July 7, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, WALKERS, walking

We love our dogs, so why put unnecessary and unhealthy demands and expectations on them? By that, I mean forcing them to “hold it in” or “no bathroom break” during the many hours that no one is home to walk[…]