Sam is a cute, charming Boxer. About four years old he got away with a lot. At home he had everyone wrapped around his “paw”. While everyone else was having fun with him, Pat was the one walking him everyday and trying to train him with basic obedience. Walking Sam was a trick and half. ...…
Always remember that your dog is not ignoring you because he is mean or trying to get back at you. Dogs do not think that way. He is not respecting you because is not looking up to your leadership and go about his everyday life with a behavior that has worked for him so far. ...…
If your dog is not listening to you it could be because you are not important enough in his life. Don’t get me wrong. He still loves you to pieces. But the squirrel, good smelling grass, ball or the other dog across the street are far more interesting than you. Just answer the following questions: ...…
I often browse the Internet looking for “what’s new” in the dog world. Most websites and articles are still talking about the importance of being a pack leader with dominance and control. I am all for leadership but I truly believe that we need to lighten up a bit in our relationship with our dogs. ...…
I just finish reading “The intelligence of Dogs” from Stanley Coren which I highly recommend. As many of you know, I have a German Shepherd cross and a mixed breed dog. Not sure what the breeds are but definitely some Greyhound and Lab. Timba has been with me since she was a little pup and ...…
