Here are a few things to remember when teaching this command: Use it sparingly. When it’s over-used, dogs stop paying attention. Don’t chase your dog if she doesn’t respond! Practice on-lead for now. Never call for negatives. Do you have to brush, bathe, or isolate your dog?...
Once again, I have given an existing product a more descriptive name. Actually, this product comes in two forms. The pet stores sell a version known as a Haiti®. The other brand is called a Promise Collar® and is sold exclusively...
Ask Yourself… A Questionnaire: Now for the exciting part, picking your breed! I wish I could be there to help you in person, but since I can’t, here’s the next best thing: the questionnaire I give to clients who hire me to...
Dogs need to be safely enclosed when allowed to run free outside. As I tell all my clients, “If you can’t fence them, leash them.” It’s your responsibility to provide for your dog’s well-being in the world, so think it through, talk...
The Terrier Group: Losing is not in a terrier’s vocabulary. Own a terrier and one word will spring out at you immediately—determination! They take a bite out of life and won’t let go! There are two types of terriers: vermin hunters...
Whether you’re planning a vacation and won’t be able to bring your dog along, or if you have to travel for work and need someone to look after your four-legged companion, a long-term dog boarding service may be the ideal option....
The Herding Group: The function of these breeds is as it sounds: to herd livestock. They’re a hard-working crowd of dogs who, in most cases, work under the direction of a shepherd. This group can be broken down into two types:...
Dog crates are a wonderful complement to any home’s furniture. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about these people. Their use is particularly beneficial for dogs with destructive tendencies who cannot be trusted in the house without...
Litter Language By seven weeks of age, puppies have begun to develop a worldview. Each has a special way of relating to littermates, mom, and the world beyond. There’s a pecking order in litterland, the beginnings of a dog pack hierarchy....
Trimming your dog’s nails is an important component of their overall maintenance regiment. Discomfort, pain, and in some cases, permanent damage might ensue if you do not follow these instructions. There are a few things to keep in mind when it...
