If you’re considering adding a new puppy to your family and have an affinity for a certain breed, you will need to do some research to find just the right breeder from whom to purchase your puppy. While it’s exciting to get a new dog, it’s important to take the time to do this, even [...]
After being a dog trainer for over twelve years, I’ve noticed several questions people ask about my career on a regular basis. Some of the most common ones include, “Which kind of dog is the easiest to train?”, “Have you ever had a dog you had to ‘give up’ on?”, and “Is it scary going [...]
Many pet owners find it fun to bring their dog along when going out for the day. Whether a day at the park, a trip to obedience class or a longer outing, it’s a good idea to bring along some basic essentials for your pet.
Instead of gathering each item every time you’re bringing your dog [...]
When the lazy days of summer begin to come to an end, many people’s schedules undergo big changes. While temperatures may still be a little bit summery, many people’s schedules will not.
For many teachers, students and parents, the beginning of the school year brings about a big change in schedule. Instead of being at home [...]
Taking care of your dog or puppy’s nails is just another aspect of caring for your pet. However, compared to ear cleaning, bathing and brushing, many people have a particularly difficult time with the “canine pedicure.”
A surprising number of dogs or puppies are very uncomfortable with having their nails trimmed and there are some who [...]
Whether a pet lover or not, just about everyone will experience an occasional pang of heartbreak when they know of an animal who is clearly neglected.
Some cases of neglect are blatantly obvious. For example, the dog who is tied on a chain or left in a kennel out back. The skinny cats and dogs we [...]
Well-behaved dogs can be enjoyable parts of the community. For example, friendly pets on leashes who accompany their families on after dinner walks are a pleasure to stop and pet. Sweet ones that frolic with children as they play in a cul de sac are another type many people enjoy.
However, just like music, motorcycles, trash [...]
Of course, we all know that dogs are dogs, not people. However, when it comes to certain behaviors, humans are sometimes offended or embarrassed by their pets!
Some of the things that dogs do may seem ill mannered to humans, but to dogs they’re simply natural behaviors that help them to explore their world, learn about [...]
In most parts of the country, when summer sets in, there is no question as to what the weather will be each day. Undoubtedly it will be hot!
For dogs, whose normal body temperatures are warmer than that of humans, it can seem even hotter. Couple that with wearing a fur coat and pets can get [...]
For most people, our relationships with our pets are strong emotional bonds, and behavior problems can be pretty upsetting to deal with. Even more difficult is when a normally sweet, affectionate pet does something uncharacteristic, like biting someone, growling or snapping.
One of the things I’ve noticed in over 11 years of dog training is that [...]
