Halloween can be a fun time of year. With all sorts of fall festivals, costumes, trick-or-treating and candy, most households, both with and without children, will join in the festivities to some extent.
While this can be a fun time of year for humans, it is not always fun or safe for our pets. There are [...]
One of the most misunderstood commands in dog training is the “come” command. For some reason, we humans realize that we have to teach our dogs how to “sit” and “stay,” but somehow we expect them to automatically know what we mean when we call them to “come.”
My husband Frank is fond of explaining to [...]
One of the most difficult housebreaking problems that can occur with a puppy or adult dog is when they don’t want to “make” in front of you outside. This can be a huge problem for pet owners who walk and walk their dog, only to have them have an accident as soon as they return [...]
Chewing is one of the most common problems we come across as dog trainers. In some households, the damage is vast, involving things such as sofas, carpeting, moulding and more. But in many households, particularly ones with puppies, there is at least some level of chewing that goes on, even if it’s just the occasional [...]
When the weather starts getting cold, I often start receiving calls and emails from folks wanting to know how to get their “outside dog” to behave inside. Some people say that they had been doing their dog a favor by letting him stay outside to enjoy the fresh air, and others simply feel that dogs [...]
Getting a puppy is a very exciting time. Perhaps you’ve been waiting for the time to be “right,” or maybe you just fell in love with a puppy at an adopt-a-thon.
Either way, once you get the puppy home, the realities of having one tend to set in rather quickly. Although they are adorable, sometimes snuggly [...]
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of life and will involve a big adjustment for everyone in the household, even your pets. Just as you make lots of preparations for your baby to arrive, it is also a good idea to work with your dog in advance. Following are some tips [...]
Most people who have a dog want to make sure he’s properly trained and well-behaved. Some things that are of top priority include being reliably housebroken (no accidents in the house), and behaving nicely both indoors and out.
One of the simplest things you can do to ensure a well-behaved dog may require some self-discipline on [...]
Most people who get a young puppy are told not to expose their dog to outdoor areas until vaccines are finished. There are lots of airborne viruses that can be contracted as well as a multitude of worms and illnesses that can be picked up through the droppings of other animals.
However, at the same time, [...]
With holiday festivities coming to a close and a new year beginning, this is a very common time of year to set new goals and resolve to accomplish them.
With cooler temperatures outdoors, no big events on the horizon, and not much else to do to fight the winter doldrums, this is a great time of [...]
