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...
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...
