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Have you ever watched your dog turn in circles and scratch at the floor before lying down, and then once he does lie down, he lets out a satisfied sigh? If this sounds familiar, you’ve probably wondered at one point or another why dogs do this. Several animal behaviorists have done research on this subject [...]
“Both dogs and cats dissipate heat by panting [and] as they get overheated, they pant more quickly trying to maintain a safe internal temperature.” –Douglas Aspros, DVM and President of the American Veterinary Medical Association. When it comes to summer heat and humidity, don’t take chances with your pet. You may feel like getting out [...]
Many factors play into a dog's health, just like humans. Some particular breeds, however, are associated with fewer hereditary or genetic diseases, and fewer bone, skin, and coat problems than others. Your dog may not be a member of any of these breeds and still live a longer, healthier life than some that are. Many dogs of [...]
Many people ask about this step in puppy training. A lot of times basic training seems to be going well. Your puppy is becoming more attentive, listening to you and performing basic obedience commands better during your homework sessions. However, when you’re out on a walk, whenever you see people, it all “goes out the [...]
Many of my clients have dogs that fall into the “reactive” dog category. With dogs like that, at some point, we almost always do some work with their dog wearing a muzzle when we get closer to triggers. I use a muzzle in training periodically for three reasons. MUZZLES IN TRAINING 1. In many cases, the [...]
In this episode, I catch up on answering questions from the email bag as well as answering a caller’s question about letting her dog jumping up on her couch. In the puppy training section, I teach you how to start your younger puppy in intermediate training for sit. In this session: [...]
Have you been searching for cold weather exercise ideas for dogs? Well, you've come to the right place! You’ve probably heard (or observed) that dogs behave better and are happier when they get enough physical exercise. Making sure your dog gets enough stimulation during the cold months of the year, however, can be difficult. Here [...]
We all have ways we like to entertain ourselves; some of us watch TV, some of us read a book, while some of us might even play a game on our phones. It’s a given that you need a certain amount of enjoyable stimulation to stay happy and healthy. In fact, you may have noticed, on days [...]
Does your dog think that the dog bed you just bought him is his favorite chew toy? Are you tired of buying anew bed every couple of months for your destructive pooch? I’ve had dog owners tell me that destroying dog beds is a habit that drives them crazy. Granted not all dogs do it. [...]
Here is a quick primer on house breaking. There's a sample schedule at the end to give you a framework to follow in your puppy’s daily schedule. House Breaking Overview When starting out in your house breaking plan, your 8-9 week old puppy will not be able to hold their bladder through an entire 8 hour period [...]