How to introduce dogs together…
Tis the season for bringing in a new furry bundle of joy in your home. Everyone seems to be in love with the new family member. That is everyone except your current dog. You let the new puppy roam around the house freely. Claiming the comfiest spot on the floor and taking toys as they […]
Puppy Rules
I’m going through some old files and cleaning out my computer when I came across some goodies that I thought I should share. Based off the title, this is my old worksheet I use to send home to puppy parents…hope ya’ll enjoy! Puppy Rules: Congratulations on getting your puppy home! While this is an exciting […]
Car Etiquette
I’ve been driving around with a couple car divas the last couple weeks. From wanting to bolt out the car door as soon as you open it to screaming if you don’t allow them to get out with you. This is of course all new to them, as I make them ride in crates and […]
My Dog is Friendly
My dog is friendly…Famous last words when a dog goes up to your dog. I see it and hear about it all the time. My dog was approached on a walk by an off leash dog or I was out with my dog and this couple let their dog run right up to mine. It’s […]
What’s the Point in Training Your Dog
I had a client sign up for a board and train for their dog. No major behavior problems, just typical house manners stuff. At one of their lessons, we were working on recalls and towards the middle of the lesson, the client turned to me and asked me what’s the point? I was a little […]
Bad Behaviors
When working with bad behaviors there are a couple things I take into account before focusing on a specific problem. We must see the whole picture before we start painting the details. What I look for are all things you can analyze and adjust at home to help improve some your dog’s behavior. While this […]
Stop Talking so Much
Shhhh! You talk too much. I know a lot of use our dogs as a cheap therapist. I mean they listen, they can’t run away, and their soft and fuzzy. So how can you not constantly talk to them? But then the biggest complaint I receive is that my dog ignores me or doesn’t listen […]
When to train and when to rest
Dog ownership is sometimes like walking a tight-line. We allow our dogs to run around the house, the yard, and crate them when it’s time to be quiet. While you feel you’re meeting the needs of that said dog, it seems that you have made little progress on wearing your dog out. Matter of fact […]
Enrichment Ideas For Dogs
Not too long animal caretakers started looking for ways to alleviate stress and boredom for the wild animals left in their care. Many ideas proved to be successful in the zoo world that it trickled over to our household pets. So without further ado, for those long work days here is a list of different […]
The Start of Bad Behaviors
Spoiled Brat Where (most) behavior problems start… You’ve heard it a million times…get the dog that’s right for you and your lifestyle. Well say you did just that. And with that research you thought your new furry friend would be a walk in the park. But as your puppy grows you start to notice a […]
