Murphdog Magazine

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[…]

SNIFF THIS…A DOG WITH A JOB

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, RESCUE, SENIORS, SERVICE DOGS, SOCIALIZING

Cancer sniffing dogs are able to sniff out cancer with an average of 98% accuracy. Using their keen sense of smell to help save lives, dogs can be trained to sniff a person’s skin (a mole) and detect the presence[…]

NO TREATS. NO TRICKS. WHAT YOUR DOG THINKS

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, TRAINING-

Here is the answer to a thirty-something-year-old question: “Do I use treats to train dogs?” My answer: “No, I don’t. I don’t like carrying a fanny pack of liver treats on me. Treats are used more as bribery than reward,[…]

ELECTRONIC ULTRASONIC DEVICES

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS

It’s human nature to take the path of least resistance. Training a dog takes time, patience, understanding, love, affection, leadership, respect, knowledge, method, and devotion. This is not the description of taking the course of action that is easiest to[…]

THUNDER FIREWORKS VACUUM TRUCKS EL-TRAIN

July 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, SAFETY, SOCIALIZING, Training Blog, TRAINING-

It’s not too late to help your dog cope with loud noises like July 4th fireworks, the garbage truck, or the vacuum. Man-made booming noises are more intense in volume and emerge with more of a sudden boom than thunder[…]