Tag Archive for ‘dogs’
House Training: Stress in Older Puppy Causes Potty Training Failure
In their house training efforts dog owners think they are doing everything correctly, but often times other factors not even thought about, can complicate an otherwise good house training plan. My clients purchased a 7 pound, pure bred female spaniel puppy at 6 months of age and called me 2 months later because they just [...]
My Dog Growls
My dog growled at me. Here’s why: I was massaging and cleaning our black lab Sammy’s ear canals and I heard a kind of “back of the throat” growl. Sammy closed his eyes; he leaned into me and my dog growled. I thought to myself and wondered— how many people have punished their dog for [...]
My Dog Whines – Why And How Do I Stop It?
Does your dog whine? That’s got to be very frustrating. But before you loose your cool, I’d recommend that you make an effort to figure out the reason your dog is whining. Since our dogs can’t talk, their only forms of vocal communication are barking and whining. Let’s take a look at just some of [...]
Presidents Day Trivia For Dog Lovers
Happy Presidents Day! Dog lovers have something extra to commemorate today because U.S. Presidents dating back to George Washington have been dog lovers themselves. The current canine living in the White House is Bo, a Portuguese Water Dog. He is popularly known as the “First Dog” of the United States. Many presidents’ dogs have achieved [...]
13 Halloween Safety Tips For Dogs: Costumes, Candy And More
Halloween can be lots of fun for kids and even adults. But it’s a holiday that dogs may find genuinely frightening. Dogs will encounter lots of rowdy costumed children, tempting treats and may even wear their own costume. The work you have put into dog obedience training with your dog will come in handy. Skills [...]
My Dog Whines – Why and How Do I Stop It
Does your dog whine? Irritating isn’t it. But before you loose your patience, you need to make an evaluation of why your dog is whining. Is there something wrong? Does he need something like- to go out to the bathroom? Or, is he demanding something, like your attention? Since our dogs can’t talk, their only [...]
Training Your Dog to Sit
You can train your dog to sit relatively easily. The sit command is one of the best commands to master with your dog as it can be used to solve a lot of minor behavior issues with your dog. If your dog is trained to give you a sit, when he is sitting he is [...]
Good Dog Behavior Means Using Your Dog’s Natural Instincts
Achieving good dog behavior not only involves training your dog, but understanding how dogs think about their world and using that to practice leadership with your dog. The Pack drive in dogs defines activities dogs do with a pack or family, as we relate to our dogs. Pack drive activities include eating together, sleeping together, [...]
Unwanted Dogs in Houston Texas lose a good friend
I read in the Houston Chronicle this week that Kent Robertson has resigned his post as Bureau Chief of BARC (Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care) effective August 22, 2008. I’m going to miss him and what he’s done for the animals. Because of Kent Robertson, the stray and unwanted animals of Houston Texas have a [...]
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