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…
Training a Dog. What’s the Rush? When training a dog everyone is in such a hurry to get to the next step before the dog is ready. The most important part to training a dog is building a solid foundation. Activities and goals like Agility Class, Fly Ball, Hunting and Therapy Dog Certification are all great things…
Dogs Riding in Cars. Why Some Love It But Others Don’t You can’t help but smile when you see dogs riding in cars. A furry head poking out of a car window, a giant smile and tongue hanging to the side, it reminds you to take joy in the simple things in life. So why…
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…
Traveling With Your Dog: Staying in a Hotel Traveling with your dog is a great way to socialize them to different experiences that can be difficult to come by in everyday life. Even if you do not plan on traveling with your dog often I recommend taking a few trips because of the beneficial results…
Keep your dog calm at the vet with these tips. Keep your dog calm at the vet by introducing them to the experience slowly. Your dog enjoys going to the vet as much as you or I like going to the dentist. At least we understand why we’re there and what needs to be done.…
Puppy Afraid of Fireworks? Here’s Help! If you have a puppy afraid of fireworks, it does not have to continue. Did your puppy have a fearful first experience with fireworks? Are you worried that you will forever have a dog that has anxiety when it hears loud noises? Maybe you are considering sedatives or boarding…
Trained Dogs For Sale to Fit Your Lifestyle What are trained dogs for sale? What do they do? These are questions often asked about our trained dogs for sale. The answer is that they don’t “do” anything. Generally, people are unaware of what a truly good dog is because they simply have never seen one. …