Murphdog Magazine

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[…]

ARE TWO DOGS BETTER THAN ONE?

July 4, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, RESCUE, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-, walking

Are two dogs better than one? Is one dog easier to take care of? Are two dogs more expensive? Will two dogs be on the same schedule? Will two puppies be happier than leaving one alone? There are many things[…]

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR PUPPY HAS TO GO?

November 16, 2023 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, puppy training, TRAINING-

Are you trying to guess when your puppy needs to go outside? Are you trying to avoid having him urinating or defecating in the house? Of course, you are! So now you’re taking your puppy out every hour, give or[…]

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[…]