Ways to Keep Your Dog Active Indoors With winter coming and the cold days ahead here are some indoor activities that can help burn some energy and keep your dogs happy. Experiment With Inside Games There are lots of games that can be played inside the key is to vary the games you play. [...]
Puzzle Toys for Dogs So as I stated in the previous article Puzzle Toys are toys that you usually put food or treats in and the dogs has to figure out how to get the items out of the toy. These toys are great for having the dog work mentally to figure out the [...]
So, I asked you guys a while ago about things you wanted me to write about. I did not forget but instead will try to have those posts sprinkled throughout my other posts when those issues arise or there are no client dogs to show you. So, since I have a new puppy there will [...]
So generally, I don’t share lots of my own private life however I feel this piece of my life could be a teaching experience for a problem I see with many of my clients. So, this past year I had lost three of my personal dogs due to old age illnesses and unexpected cancer. [...]
Are you ready for school? How about your dog? The time is now to prepare your dog for school to start especially if you have been home all summer. Dogs get used to the summer routine and can have a hard time adjusting to being alone all the time. Here are a few things [...]
On my recent trip to Breckenridge CO I noticed a few things. First of all, the city itself is vastly dog friendly. There are parks for the dogs, water bowls outside many of the shops, a few stores that allow dogs and almost every patio was dog friendly. There are dogs at every turn being [...]
Benefits of Group Classes For many of those who do not know what group classes entail here is a brief overview however for most people group classes are a very familiar thing. Group classes are generally set up for puppies in one class and adult dogs in another. This allows for proper socialization of [...]
Socialization What does socialization mean for you and your dog? Socialization (Per the dictionary) “a continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position.” Young Puppies Everyone socializes their puppy for the most part. What is the first [...]
Todays post is one that comes from my last lesson today but I actually see on a regular basis. And the topic tonight is families with kids and dogs and managing both. One of my most common complaints in households with this dynamic is that the dogs are nipping, mouthing or biting the children. [...]
With winter coming and the cold days ahead here are some indoor activities that can help burn some energy and keep your dogs happy. Experiment With Inside Games There are lots of games that can be played inside the key is to vary the games you play. The other thing I suggest is regularly rotating [...]