Murphdog Magazine

HORSES ON THE RIGHT — DOGS ON THE LEFT

July 9, 2024 jrobbins3 INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SERVICE DOGS, TRAINING-

Dogs on the left. Horses on the right.[…]

HOUSE TRAINING IDEAS THAT MAY BACKFIRE!

July 7, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

I thought it would be interesting to share some of the dog training methods used by pet parents on the advice of the internet, dog sellers/breeders, and well-meaning dog lovers that may work for a short time but most likely[…]

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[…]

NO YOUR DOG DOESN’T THINK HIS NAME IS “NO”

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-

YOUR DOG DOES NOT THINK HIS NAME IS “NO.” “NO” is a perfect word, understood the world over. We say it to our spouses, children, siblings, parents, friends, and fellow employees; this list is endless. “NO” is an attention-getter, so[…]

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[…]

DOGS ARE NOT KIDS IN FURRY SUITS

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

What is the meaning of “Dog Propensity”? Propensity is the tendency to behave in a certain way. In other words, the tendency to do the thing we do. “Dangerous Propensity” is the tendency of a dog to bite without provocation.[…]

IT IS OR IT ISN’T – YOU CAN OR YOU CAN’T

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Many clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep on their bed. They are surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. I love having them on my couch, watching TV,[…]

A NEW LIFE ON THE END OF A LEASH

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, HARNESSES, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

Even if you have a large, fenced-in, private property, all dogs need to learn to walk on a leash. This is not about training your puppy to “heel” or not to pull, or to walk at your side and sit[…]

UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE NOT WHAT YOU THINK

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, SAFETY, Training Blog, TRAINING-

A dog’s “depth sensation” or depth perception is less acute than a human’s. Breed, age, and health all contribute to the accuracy of a dog’s vision. The brain can calculate depth or formulate depth perception by using two images of[…]