Training

Watch me is when you get your dog to look at you when you ask him to. Not only does it help build communication between the two of you, it also helps create, and strengthen your bond. Teaching a dog…
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Teaching your dog to “leave it” is an important cue, and should be practiced often. It’s a wonderful lesson in impulse control and could, literally, save his life one day. Whether it’s food he finds on the street, broken glass,…
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Most expectant parents have a lot of time to adjust to the thought of having a new baby. Over the course of many months they prepare not only emotionally, but also practically to all the impending changes. That’s all wonderful,…
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My dog came from an abusive home, so he is understandably cautious when meeting some new dogs and humans. Most people are sympathetic when I explain why he’s growling, which often leads to a comment or two about how horrible…
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For many pet parents, the choice of letting them into the family living space brings up some issues. For instance, if you have two dogs, you might wonder whether you ought to treat them equally – like you’d treat your…
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What can be more heart breaking than a dog running from room to room, frantically looking for his people, and not finding them. There are varying degrees of this behavior, ranging from mild discomfort to ripping the house apart. If…
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Most people who have more than one dog have run into an issue with a dog who refuses to share his toys. This kind of resource guarding behavior can range from the odd lifted lip or air snap in response…
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Being a senior dog lover and advocate for their adoption, nothing makes me happier than hearing an old dog is going to a new home, so congratulations!! How great must you feel, knowing you are giving a homeless animal a…
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