Would you jump at the chance to have a well trained puppy in 15 minutes a day? Do you realize that if you did the training work with your puppy, you’d most likely avoid dog behavior problems associated with a dog that grew up with no structure. Doing at least 15 minutes a day of […]
Trying to control your dog behavior can drive many owners to the end of their rope! On the one hand we really like these descriptive qualities in our dogs: playfulness, high energy, high spirits and full of life. However, when your dog doesn’t slow down and you can’t find the “off-button,” it becomes a lot […]
Believe it or not small dogs need training and exercise as well. Let me say it again: Small dogs need training and exercise for their mental and physical health and well-being. Not providing your small dog with enough house rules, obedience training and exercise sets your dog and you up for dog behavior problems. These […]
Dogs and fireworks can be a scary and tragic combination. How will your dog cope with this coming July 4th? Is he a trooper like a hunting dog and not affected by the sound of fireworks or gun shots? Or does your dog crawl into your lap or hide in the farthest and darkest corner […]
If you don’t help your dog beat the heat, you may have big problems later. That would be a tragedy. We walked our three dogs today — mid-day — for a very short potty break only because the electricians were working in the already brutally sunny back yard. The asphalt street and the concrete sidewalks […]
There can be many reasons for stress in dogs these days which can then create dog behavior problems you never would have expected. Dogs are simple animals but, simple things you might not think about, can create stress in your dog. Stress can be physical or emotional in character or it can be related to […]
Bad dog behavior can sneak up on you and before you know it, you’ve got a dog that is out of control. Sometimes innocent thinking on your part can be the culprit and you are not even aware you did anything. You may be thinking dogs love to be outside and my dog is fortunate […]
Has living with your dog become intolerable? Are you frustrated with your dog’s unruly behavior? You may not be in the boat alone. Let’s hear from a few folks with new dogs in their home. See if these comments hit a familiar note. One fairly new dog owner said, “Once he got used to life […]
The subject of dogs and their people conjures up stories that warm the heart and delight the mind. Katie’s relationship with her 3 year old Golden Retriever, Daisy Mae, started off to be “just such a story” or so Katie thought. But her love affair with Daisy Mae, the perfect dog was about to go […]
There is no doubt dog exercise is critical to your dog’s mental and physical well being. In fact, lack of exercise is one of the biggest causes of dog behavior problems. And if you live in a Sunbelt region as I do, summertime brings some very hot and humid temperatures that don’t foster a lot […]
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