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...
by Marion | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Chasing Dogs Why do dogs chase? Some breeds love to herd while others have a strong prey drive, it’s just hardwired. Some dogs can’t resist chasing anything that moves. A dog chasing after something is usually completely tuned out to everything else, moving cars or...
by Marion | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Paws-itively the answer is “now!” Yes, you can start training your puppy as soon as you get her home even as early as eight weeks of age. Training a young puppy can be exhausting, but incredibly rewarding at the same time. Using modern techniques like clicker...
by Marion | Dec 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
To start, finding the right trainer can make a huge difference. Hiring a reputable and well-educated dog trainer can be a challenge. If a dog trainer says they’re certified by a particular organization, remember that you don’t have to take their word for it. You can...
by Marion | Dec 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
In a typical exam, a veterinarian will look in your puppy’s eyes, ears, and mouth; listen to her heart and lungs; touch and probe her belly; manipulate her joints; and – nobody’s favorite – take her temperature. Puppies that are regularly handled and...
by Marion | Nov 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Housebreaking a dog can be a huge challenge. Frequently dogs won’t let you know that they have to go. It was always kind of eerie, but I knew when my girl Shadow had to go potty. It always became super quiet, then I would find her just standing at the front door. I...
by Marion | Aug 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
What’s In a Wag? The biggest myth is, a wagging tail means “happy dog.” Yes, dogs wag their tails when they are happy, but they also use them to communicate feelings. While barking can be used to broadcast feelings, dogs mostly rely on their body language to...
by Marion | Aug 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
My New Fur Baby People say the only time that a good dog will hurt you is when they die. My heart has been broken for a long time. It has been almost three years since I lost my beautiful Black Lab, Shadow. A couple of months ago I took down the makeshift memorial...
by Marion | Jul 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Two-Treat Method This is a great way to work through distractions plus have your dog pay more attention to you. Have two treats in your hand. Praise your dog, now give one treat from your hand while you back up so that you are farther away from the distraction....
