It’s All About The Dog
When you’re training your puppy or adult dog, any particular segment of that training session that doesn’t go smoothly can become frustrating, confusing, upsetting, agitating, and unpleasant for both of you. It can cause the rest of the training session[…]
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Why do pet parents expect more from their puppies than they expect from themselves? Why do humans show more tolerance for other humans who lack control but show little tolerance for their puppies? When a puppy is being taught to[…]
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Dogs on the left. Horses on the right.[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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.[…]
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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,[…]
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