by Marion | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Grieving the Loss of a Dog It’s not easy writing about the subject of death, especially a loved companion dog. I have lost many wonderful dogs in my lifetime. They all unconditionally loved me and my family; they committed to us and were eager to spend every moment...
by Marion | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Halloween Dog Safety Halloween can be scary and stressful for a lot of dogs. Every Halloween, your dog’s world is turned upside down with ringing doorbells and excited kids. In addition, the candy that drops to the floor could be hazardous to their health. Here are...
by Marion | May 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Marion | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Marion | Feb 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
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....
by Marion | Dec 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
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....
by Marion | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Marion | Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
How many times do you repeat the word “sit” (“sit”,” sit”) when you ask your dog to sit? Have you ever heard a child call out to his mother “mom, mom, mom, mom”? Does Mom react or even pay attention? I call this hounding your dog, commonly known as Command Nagging....
by Marion | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Mental Exercise? Looking for a way to keep your dog mentally stimulated on these dog days of summer? It’s easy; exercise his mind! Mental exercise like trick training is just as exhausting as physical exercise. Baby pools and shade is what your dog is looking...
by Marion | Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Prevent Dog Bites Despite 12,000 years of living with dogs, they remain largely misunderstood by humans. According to the Center for Disease Control 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. One in five dog bites result in injuries that require medical...
