CAN YOUR DOG DO THIS?
The number one complaint I hear from pet parents is that their dog PULLS ON THE LEASH. If their dog could talk to me, I bet the number one complaint would be that the pet parent pulls on the other[…]
Read moreIt's All About The Dog
The number one complaint I hear from pet parents is that their dog PULLS ON THE LEASH. If their dog could talk to me, I bet the number one complaint would be that the pet parent pulls on the other[…]
Read moreMany of my clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep in their bed. They are very surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. I love having them on my[…]
Read moreEven 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 moreIf you’re bringing home a puppy, the first thing you need to consider is what the puppy will need. Where should I keep him so that he’s happy, safe, comfortable, easy to take care of, and train? Let me make[…]
Read moreHousebreaking, which is 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 your attention to is all the ancillary[…]
Read moreThe Murphdogs (my dogs) are going Vegan! That’s right! VEGAN! This is a personal choice; not one I am pushing on any pet parent. It’s simply my choice for me as well as for my canine family. I do have[…]
Read moreI thought it would be interesting to share some of the dog training methods used by pet parents on the advice of the internet, dog seller/breeder, and well-meaning dog lover, that may work for a short time but most likely[…]
Read moreWhen 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 talk about some of those issues and clear the air about “little dogs are[…]
Read moreGrooming is a practice that should begin as soon as a puppy/dog is brought into your home. It is very important to get your dog used to being touched around his/her face, mouth, paws, tail, ears, and belly. Remember that[…]
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