Autumn is a great season to train your dog or puppy. With the cooler weather, there’s less worry about heat exhaustion, and there are plenty of sights, sounds and smells for you and your dog to experience.
Obedience training is the key to enjoying overall good behavior from your dog, and there is no better [...]
When most people think of walking their dog, they usually think of their dog or puppy “doing their business,” or simply getting some exercise. But there are many other, very important reasons to walk your dog, and you may be surprised at the behavioral benefits!
Thorough socialization is one of the most important aspects in [...]
With all of the suffering that has gone on during this year’s hurricane season, it should be a wakeup call to anyone who doesn’t have an emergency plan for themselves, their children, and their pets.
One thing that has been apparent in witnessing the past several year’s tragedies (hurricane Katrina, 9/11 attacks, even lightning house [...]
What is it about the telephone that makes others want attention? Not only do children come running as if the phone is a magnet, and spouses often interject repeatedly, but many dogs bark for attention too!
Whether it’s while you’re on the phone, fixing dinner, or trying to relax, some dogs insistently bark, wanting attention [...]
Jumping up. Pulling like a maniac. Zooming through the house while intermittently ricocheting off of furniture. Wanting to play 25 hours a day. Too much coffee? Of course not. It’s goofy dog syndrome!
When most people imagine getting a dog, they often have visions off leisurely strolls through the park, snuggling by the fireplace, and [...]
Have you ever noticed that children like to play endlessly, rarely tiring of their youthful antics while most adults like to play for awhile and then relax a bit? Well, the same situation applies to puppies and adult dogs!
Dogs are generally good-natured animals and the vast majority get along well with other dogs. But [...]
One thing dogs and humans have in common, is that we’re both creatures of habit. Once we settle into routines, doing the same things day in and day out, some behaviors become a habit… and habits can be hard to break!
Many clients express that they wish they’d never started letting their dog or puppy [...]
Chewing is an issue which occurs most often with puppies, but sometimes adult dogs have this problem too.
Puppies tend to explore the world with their mouths. A shoe with an interesting odor?… Let’s see what it tastes like! However, while chewing and exploring are normal for puppies, humans should not simply accept the behavior.
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When nature calls, no doubt dogs will answer. Cleaning up after your dog or puppy is important for many reasons, and this article will help you understand some reasons why, as well as providing some tips for making the job more bearable.
Some dogs are leash walked for all of their “business,” perhaps due to [...]
Many parents find themselves being asked over and over, “When can we get a dog?” Most adults realize how much of a responsibility a new dog or puppy can be, but for kids the following quiz can be a real eye opener!
Parents can help young children by reading the questions and totaling the answers. [...]
