Murphdog Magazine

POOP HAPPENS THEN WHAT?

July 12, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training

I was never really good at telling jokes, and I don’t know the punchline to this one, but I won’t let that stop me from telling you what it was about. The joke starts with an elaborate description of an[…]

INTERACTING WITH A DIFFERENT SPECIES

July 12, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

BODY LANGUAGE Dogs are not human. They are not people, too. 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[…]

MUTUALISM A DOG AND HIS HUMAN

July 12, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, RESCUE

A Symbiotic Relationship is a close relationship between two species in which at least one of the species benefits. The three basic Symbiotic Relationships are labeled as Mutualism in which both species benefit, Commensalism which is a relationship where one[…]

PROTECT THE DOG YOU LOVE

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, nutrition, pet parent, PUPPY, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SERVICE DOGS, TICK & FLEA

Heartworms are exactly what they sound like. They grow up to fourteen inches long and live in the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs infected by mosquitoes. The good news is that conditions must be ideal. Not all mosquitoes can[…]

DOGGIE HYGIENE FOR HEALTH

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING

Grooming is a practice that should begin as soon as a puppy or dog is brought into your home. It is very important to get your dog used to being touched around its face, mouth, paws, tail, ears, and belly.[…]

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[…]

SO MUCH MORE THAN GUIDE DOGS

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, SERVICE DOGS, SOCIALIZING

Those who know me know I can honestly say, “I never met a dog I didn’t like.” I admire each and every one of them, from the family pet to the search-and-rescue dogs, as well as those who assist the[…]

KIDS & CANINES – COMPANIONSHIP OR CHAOS?

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

Kids and dogs—is there a better combination? Most of the time, no. However, you must know your kids and become familiar with dog breeds and their inherent tendencies. Not all breeds and not all dogs are suitable for households with[…]

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[…]