Long hours at work mean you’ve got to come up with new ideas to keep your pet engaged and happy while your away. Or perhaps you are potty training your puppy so its spending time in its crate or pen and needs toys that curb unwanted behavior. Obviously there is no replacement for taking yourRead more
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Using a long line is a great step towards preparing your dog for off leash obedience training. Picking a good Long Line is something a lot of people don't put a lot of time into. We broke down this simple article to explain the difference in long leashes .... FOR THE BUDGET CONSCIOUS: BasicRead more
Choking is a serious, life threatening emergency for a dog so its important that owners know what to do if this scenario should occur. Several years ago I was training dogs with some friends when one of the dogs went to retrieve a ball and it lodged in her throat. The ball was partially blockingRead more
We get it. You work long hours and need a place to take your dog for some off leash fun. Unfortunately existing leash laws make dog parks one of the only viable alternatives for owners who want their dogs to run and play off leash and not risk the dreaded “off leash dog ticket”. SoRead more
So you're ready to make that commitment to start working with your puppy. You run to the pet store to grab your token dog training equipment and are met with an aisle of dog cookies to choose from. Which one is the best?? Well safe to say we spend several hundred dollars a monthRead more
Oatmeal Shampoo has incredible benefits for dogs who have itchy skin but its hard to know which one to buy. If you are a crafty dog-mama, here’s a homemade Dog Oatmeal Shampoo Recipe we would recommend: Supplies: 4 Cups Warm Water 1 Cup of Oatmeal 1 Cup of Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon of Dishwashing LiquidRead more
We field a lot (A LOT) of questions about potty training. Owners get their puppy, they buy the token package of puppy potty pads and try and set about to house break their puppy. The result looks a bit like this image I ran across on facebook (photo credit unknown): Cue owner frantically covering theirRead more
One of the most special parts of getting a new puppy is coming up with the perfect name. Whether your inspiration comes from movies, television, greek mythology, or scouring the internet for inspiration, naming your puppy is the first step you will take towards later obedience training. Yet one thing many owners neglect in doingRead more
Phase one First, I can’t stress this enough, STOP treating your dog like she knows what to do. Unless you’ve worked with a professional or have that one in a thousand awesome dog, I can assure you, your dog has no clue of the true meaning of “come”. Sure, she may sometimes be compelled by yourRead more
Over the years, this topic has become increasingly dear to my heart. The years of watching owners ignore signs of distress, fear and even pain during social interactions with children, adults and mostly other dogs left me wondering why many don’t notice or possibly choose to do nothing about their dog’s discomfort. Oddly enough, IRead more
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