Murphdog Magazine

PUPPIES HOME ALONE WITH PEE PADS

January 3, 2025 jrobbins3 HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, TRAINING-

This is not about whether using pee pads is a good idea or a bad idea. This is about how many different varieties of pads are now available and what they are made of. The latter part is what I[…]

12 PROS & CONS OF SMALL DOGS AS PER JENNA ROBBINS

December 27, 2024 jrobbins3 INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

When 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 how “little dogs[…]

6 TELL”TAIL” DOG BODY LANGUAGE ACCORDING TO EXPERT JENNA ROBBINS

December 11, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, SENIORS, SOCIALIZING, TRAINING-

The more bonded you are with your canine companion, the better you will understand your dog’s body language. However, you may not always be correct, and it does not give you an advantage when trying to read another dog’s body[…]

DOG TRAINING VS TEACHING

December 5, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, RESCUE, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-

Many pet parents, as well as many trainers, use treats held over the dog’s head to get the desired results. The dog will sit, and the treat is immediately given to the dog. Repeating this action over and over will[…]

EAT THIS CHEW THAT DON’T TOUCH THE OTHER THING

November 14, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, INFORMATIVE-, nutrition, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, TRAINING-

One of the most frustrating behavioral problems families with dogs face is chewing. All puppies go through a period of chewing, especially when teething, around four to six (4 to 6) months of age. Chewing can be controlled, redirected, and[…]

I’M SO HUNGRY WHAT IS THERE TO EAT?

July 26, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, FOOD, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, INFORMATIVE-, nutrition, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, Training Blog, TRAINING-

I will always yield to the veterinarian of choice, but pet parents often ask me questions about feeding their puppy. Breeders may tell pet parents that it’s best to free-feed, meaning leave the puppy food available to the puppy all[…]

GUARDING AGAINST “GUARDING RESOURCES”

July 25, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, FOOD, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, PUPPY, puppy training, SAFETY, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-

When a dog warns a human or another dog to stay away from his/her food, toys, bed, or anything they consider belonging to them, it is referred to as GUARDING RESOURCES. That is a nicer way of saying POSSESSION AGGRESSION.[…]

WALK THIS WAY ROCKY COME GOOD PUPPY

July 23, 2024 jrobbins3 BEHAVIOR, COLLARS, INFORMATIVE-, PUPPY, puppy training, SOCIALIZING, TOYS & CHEWS, Training Blog, TRAINING-, walking

Teaching a puppy to walk at” heel” is not the first step. Teaching a puppy to “walk with a leash on” is the first step. What does that mean? You bring home a new puppy, and your first concern is[…]

PLANNED PET PARENTING

July 22, 2024 jrobbins3 adoption, ADOPTION & RESCUE, ETC, HEALTH, HOUSETRAINING, HYGIENE, INFORMATIVE-, pet parent, puppy training, RESCUE, SOCIALIZING

Just as most couples prefer to “plan” for their anticipated parenthood, it is best to plan before you take on the responsibility of a Puppy, Older Dog, or Rescued dog. No matter what age, origin, breed, sex, size, color, training,[…]