Murphdog Magazine

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[…]

EXPOSURE THERAPY HELPS FIGHT, FLIGHT OR FREEZE

July 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

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[…]

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[…]

A NEW FAMILY MEMBER AND IT’S NOT A PUPPY

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-, WALKERS

Pet parents soon to become real moms and dads to a baby are always concerned about how their canine baby will react. Dogs can be gentle, loving, adoring, attentive, protective, jealous, resentful, fearful, reactive, or aggressive. Most pet parents have[…]

ARE YOU GIVING YOUR DOG PERMISSION TO BITE?

April 10, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

A man stopped me in a parking lot after I got out of my truck, which had Murphdog Dog Training signs on the doors. He asked me a question about a dog that bites and wanted to know if it[…]

CANINE SOCIAL DISTANCING

December 2, 2023 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, ETC, HEALTH, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, RESCUE, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, WALKERS, walking

INFECTIOUS DISEASE CALLS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING. I have been discussing the latest outbreak of canine respiratory disease with my clients, family, friends, and neighbors. It’s surprising to hear that many pet parents do not know about this illness that has[…]

HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS

November 21, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, FOOD, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, nutrition, pet parent, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING

Our canine family members are exactly that- they are family. We want them to be happy and enjoy all the benefits we have to offer, but we also need to keep in mind that there are many foods we can[…]

THE DESIGNATED BATHROOM TRY IT JENNA’S WAY

November 13, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, puppy training, TRAINING-, walking

Housebreaking, now called housetraining or potty training, is more complex than just teaching your puppy to go to the “bathroom” outside. The part of this process that I want to bring to your attention is all the additional benefits you[…]