Being confronted by the trainer in Jack’s socialization class that Jack was a social bully, was concerning, humiliating – and embarrassing. The subject was not addressed directly but instead, Jack, a young, head-strong Siberian husky pup was timed out (crated) so many times in his socialization class that his owners were too embarrassed to return. […]
My dog owns me! “Help!” is the plea by many dog owners, even if it’s not those exact words. This particular distress call explanation usually sounds pretty much like what Barbara, owner of Big Boy, said: “I was greeting my friend with a hug and my wonderful, loving dog literally jumped off the couch, sailed […]
When your dog exhibits bad dog behavior and your correct him, does your dog think his name is ‘No’? Silly question? No not really, it actually is a question I often ask of many owners requesting my help on a dog problem. Owners usually react to their dog’s behavior with a loud resounding “NO!” […]
I caught a minute of the news mid-week and learned of a terrible accident involving a Colorado news anchor that was bitten in the face by an 85 lb. Argentine Mastiff. It happened during an interview with the dog’s owner and the firefighter who rescued the dog from an ice pond. If you have not […]
What got me to thinking about women and their dogs? We had a scary medical emergency this morning with our lab, Sammy who, from a small thrown away puppy, has had some serious medical issues with his hips and elbows. When Leila heard Sammy’s low yelp/scream Saturday morning she saw Sammy not moving – not […]
“Just how much work is this dog going to be anyway?@*!” that was the question from my new friend at Starbucks. I was just grabbing a coffee at Starbucks in between lessons and reading one of the new books I got on dog training. Always want to stay educated. I guess this man saw what […]
I Love My Dogs So Much! We all love our dogs so much. Many people will tell you they love their dog like a baby. I mean, why not? Here is why loving your dog so much is important. The emotional connection you create with your dog in the very beginning weeks and months […]
There is a surge of No Kid Allowed places sprouting up because parents let their kids be out of control in public places. Well, some dog owners do the same thing plus the dog is out of control in the house. 5 simple steps can fix that.
Disclaimer: When working on leash aggression, Make sure to consider all options carefully before deciding on how to begin working on your dog’s leash aggression. Following is a reader inquiry to one of my blogs about her dog that is aggressive on leash. Hello, my name is Mary I am in need of help with […]
My story starts in November 2010 with the search for a dog. What type of dog and do we want a puppy or a rescue. We decided on a rescue Miniature Australian Shepherd. She was shy and barked for a long time and then she warmed up just a bit. The foster mom said she […]
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