A NEW LEASH ON LIFE
Even if you have a large, fenced-in, private property, all dogs need to learn to walk on a leash. This is not about training your puppy to “heel” or not to pull, or to walk at your side and sit[…]
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Even if you have a large, fenced-in, private property, all dogs need to learn to walk on a leash. This is not about training your puppy to “heel” or not to pull, or to walk at your side and sit[…]
Read moreIt’s not too late to help your dog cope with the loud noises of the holiday. July 4th fireworks may be more intense in volume in addition to emerging with more of a sudden boom, and more often than thunder[…]
Read moreA dog’s “depth sensation” or depth perception is not as acute as a human’s. Breed and age, and of course health, are all factors that contribute to the accuracy of a dog’s vision. The brain can calculate depth, or formulate[…]
Read moreI met Derek for the first time at my consultation appointment with his pet parents. Derek is large, strong, young, and at times, rambunctious as well as sweet, loving, gentle, and curiously eager to have my attention. This was my[…]
Read morePet parents often tell me that they have searched the internet or other avenues of dog training information for “how to teach your dog to leave it” but have been led to the same useless advice. According to the majority[…]
Read moreWhat could be cuter than a puppy rolling over to ask for a belly rub? And I don’t know anyone who isn’t happy to oblige. Any pet parent that trains with me knows I am not a “treat trainer” meaning[…]
Read moreTug of war is defined as a sport that pits two teams of equal strength against each other to obtain the same thing. So, is it a good idea or a bad idea to play tug of war with your[…]
Read moreJust as the relationship between parent and child has changed over the years, from disciplinarian to a more relaxed friendship, so has the relationship between human and canine. With this change has come a born-again kind of love for dogs[…]
Read moreDogs have limitations just like humans. Each dog is an individual with 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[…]
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