We lost our Rudy on 3/20/15 at the age of 14 years 7 months. I wanted to share his story with an article that I wrote in 2010 for NOVA Dog magazine. As a dog trainer, Rudy was one of my very most challenging clients. I met this beautiful yellow lab when he was only 3 …
Restraining A Dog
Helping your dog learn to be comfortable while being retrained can be useful in many circumstances. I made the mistake of failing to teach this to Missie, our shepherd, when she was young and we had a learning experience at our vet’s office. She was on the exam table which was also a scale to …
Who knew pumpkin could be so beneficial for dogs?
Remember our dogs are like young children and thrive on exercise and attention. Consider a training class and learn some simple ways to relax your active pups when you are tired or it’s cold and dark outside. A tired dog is often a better dog! We hope you will find this review of the benefits …
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Dogs and School Bus Stops
Always good info this time of year.
Walking your dog to the school bus stop can be a great training experience. It can provide socialization, exercise and fun but be sure to use good judgment. Always make new experiences fun for your dog with wonderful rewards and lots of praise.
Being close to active children may be too difficult for your pup so take those baby steps and perhaps work with him across the street. When your dog is consistently responding to his name move a little closer to the group. It’s important to work at your dog’s comfort level.
- Your dog will probably be very excited so manage the jumping: Stand on the leash if appropriate and/or hold the side of the collar with your fingers pointing to the ground.
- Only allow one child to approach your dog at a time.
- Stand between the child and the dog for better control.
- The child must be calm…
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Save Money on Pet Medications
We always enjoy sharing new finds and ways to save money with our dogs. Rudy's prescription card just arrived but we didn't have to wait for it to begin using the discount. We saved $57 on Rudy's prescription at Walgreens. Instead of $69 the cost was $12 after joining their prescription plan which has a one time …
Raising Puppies with Senior Dogs
We often have calls from people who have recently purchased a puppy but they also have a senior dog. This adjustment can be a process and it's important to give an older dog some space at times. Baby gates and play pen types of enclosures are perfect to help with potty training and to also …
Many uses for dog/puppy gates
This type of gate is wonderful for dogs too. It's made of heavy plastic with 6 detachable sides and folds nicely for storage. We highly recommend it especially for use with young puppies. It can be used as a long gate for a large open floor plan or close it for a play area. Potty training outside: …
Homemade Frosty Paws
We were asked to share this recipe from the internet for homemade frosty paws. It's healthy and our dogs love it so much that they only get it when we go to the vet or trim their nails. We now use an old couch which is much easier than bending over on the floor. 32 …
Advanced Level Canine Good Citizen Program (CGCA)
The American Kennel Club has released the following information for the CGCA program. Our Advanced Manners class is a series of 5 field trips to practice manners in public places and the test will be given during our final session. (6 sessions, $180) Please check our services for class schedules. "To earn the AKC Community …
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Dogs and School Bus Stops
Walking your dog to the school bus stop can be a great training experience. It can provide socialization, exercise and fun but be sure to use good judgment. Always make new experiences fun for your dog with wonderful rewards and lots of praise. Being close to active children may be too difficult for your pup …
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