Murphdog Magazine

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[…]

CUTE LITTLE DOGS WITH BIG ISSUES –

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

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 discuss some of those issues and clear the air about “little dogs are so[…]

IS MY DOG AGGRESSIVE? WHY DOES HE ACT OUT?

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

I met Derek for the first time at my consultation appointment with his pet parents. Derek is large, strong, young, and sometimes rambunctious but also sweet, loving, gentle, and curiously eager to have my attention. This was my professional assessment/evaluation[…]

GOING TO THE BATHROOM or GOING FOR A WALK

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

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[…]

DOG PARK SAFE PLAY ALTERNATIVE

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, walking

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[…]

PUPPY PROOFING YOUR HOME

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, TICK & FLEA, TOYS & CHEWS

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[…]

ARE TWO DOGS BETTER THAN ONE?

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Are two dogs better than one? Is one dog easier to take care of? Are two dogs more expensive? Will two dogs be on the same schedule? Will two puppies be happier than leaving one alone? There are many things[…]

HE’S NOT BEING BAD – HE’S JUST A PUPPY!

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HARNESSES, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, TRAINING-

HE’S JUST BEING A PUPPY! STAGES OF LIFE As humans, we think of children in terms of babies, toddlers, and teenagers/adolescents. Canines also have stages of growth and maturity recognized in terms that are identifiable by physical and behavioral changes.[…]

DOG TALK – BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY

July 3, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Dogs can understand hundreds of words. Some of my clients teach their canine family members to understand two languages… and yes, that is possible. One thing to be aware of is teaching your canine to respond only to a language[…]