Dog Trick or Treating Tips
Whether you stay home with your dog on trick or treat night or take your dog trick or treating, we’ve got you covered.
Socializing a Puppy with People… By Ignoring Them
Socializing a Puppy with People: Next time you see a puppy, do them a favor and chat with the owner while ignoring the puppy.
Dog Owner’s Guilt • Let Go and Do What is Best for Your Dog
Dog Owner’s Guilt Dog owner’s guilt can often get in the way of doing what is best for your dog. Social pressure from friends and family make it even harder. As an owner, your number one priority is to be an advocate for your dog at all times. Many dog owners feel guilty; you…
Dog Park Training Tips. How to Choose and Use a Dog Park
Dog Park Training Tips. How to Choose and Use a Dog Park Taking your pup to a dog park can be a great way to get you both out for some fresh air. First make sure your dog has a solid recall, is healthy and is not dog or human aggressive before taking them to…
Meeting Dogs and Puppies for the First Time
Meeting Dogs and Puppies for the First Time When meeting dogs for the first time it is very important to watch the dog’s body language. The best thing to do when meeting dogs or puppies for the first time? It’s actually simple; ignore them, take time to talk with the owner and ask permission. Here…
Dogs Meeting for the First Time
Dogs Meeting for the First Time When people meet for the first time it is polite to be face to face and make good eye contact, but this is not ideal for dogs meeting for the first time. It is not natural for dogs to meet this way, but time and time again owners feel…
Puppy Socialization Classes: Really a Good Idea?
Puppy Socialization Classes Puppy socialization classes are offered everywhere from pet stores to humane societies and training facilities, but are they really a good idea? It’s what you’re supposed to do as a responsible owner, right? You get your puppy, go to puppy socialization classes and later; attend group obedience. You follow the homework and…
Keep Dogs From Fighting. Raise Littermates The Right Way.
How Do I Keep Dogs from Fighting with Each Other at Home? Why is raising littermates so much harder? How do you keep your dogs from fighting with each other? There are many hurtles to raising littermates and most people do not have the time or don’t even know about the potential problems. I get…