Expecting a New Puppy?

Expecting a New Puppy? These nine suggestions may help the transition from breeder or rescue to your home a little easier. Using some equipment may not only help keep your puppy safe, but also save your belongings. 1.       Choose a crate that comes with a Puppy...

Thinking About Getting Two Puppies?

Step away from the second puppy now! I have discouraged littermate ownership because as a dog owner and trainer I know how much work it is to socialize, housebreak, and train one puppy, let alone two. Typically I get the frantic call after the fact from new owners...

Mud with a Forecast for More Mud.

Mud with a Forecast for More Mud. It seems that it has been ridiculously wet and muddy in my backyard for over a year now. The only thing letting me keep my sanity is now it’s mostly frozen. At this point I will take the freezing cold temperature over the soggy mud....

Easy Resolutions for You and Your Dog

Easy Resolutions for You and Your Dog Is Fido getting fluffy or fat? It’s important to use an 8-ounce measuring cup to ensure your dog isn’t taking in more calories than he needs. No more eyeballing meals. Try not to free feed by keeping food in the bowl all day....

Thankful for Dog Manners

Be Thankful for Dog Manners I hope you will be including your dog on the list of things you’re thankful for this year. You and your guests will be even more thankful if he’s on his best behavior during the meal. Here are simple ways to help your dog mind his...