Murphdog Magazine

POOP HAPPENS THEN WHAT?

July 12, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, ETC, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, LEASHES, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training

I was never really good at telling jokes, and I don’t know the punchline to this one, but I won’t let that stop me from telling you what it was about. The joke starts with an elaborate description of an[…]

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[…]

A DOG’S HOME IS NOT HIS CASTLE

July 6, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, LEASHES, puppy training, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

A dog’s home is not his castle, but the backyard is his kingdom! So, how do you explain the difference to him? The answer is you can’t—and I don’t mean verbally. Your dog does not live in the “it’s complicated”[…]

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[…]