Spending Quality Time with Your Canine Companion The first time I went over to my in-laws home and stepped outside, I looked into their neighbor’s yard to see a German Shephard chained outside of a dog house. I was warned to stay away from him because he was not “socialized”. I walked right up to ...…
So you graduated Puppy Preschool. With honors. Your precious companion can sit and stay with the best of them. What’s next? Training doesn’t end when class is over. Like children, puppies need a constant and consistent message to retain learned behaviors and information. This doesn’t mean you need to spend the equivalent of college tuition ...…
You’ve worked your dog’s body but have you thought about his mind? If not you need only too look at your dog’s behavior to see if mental stimulation will be the answer to your prayers. Is your dog anxious? Does he dig holes all over your yard? How about your furniture? Is that safe from ...…
I may be in the minority but I love coming in from a good run. Don’t get me wrong, getting ready to actually go ON the run is torture but finishing, is bliss. There’s something about physical exhaustion that calms the mind and spirit for me. It makes dealing with everything so much easier. Dogs ...…
I The lure of open water beckons to some: Come, it whispers, play on these waves, dive into these depths, enjoy your lazy days, floating and frolicking in this cool comfort. When we decide to heed its call, we prepare all the details carefully and with much glee. We think about all we will need ...…
Frustrated Because Your Dog Jump Up on You and Everybody Else - One of the most delightful images of puppies is when you see several fluffy and excited pups jumping all over a young child, covering her with licks to her delighted giggles. As wonderful as that image is, it is also terrible training for ...…
A Comfortable Way to Get Paws and Feet Wet and learn at Your Own Speed and Convenience When I was looking for help with my German Shepherd, Timba, I had a hard time finding exactly what I needed. We did the puppy class and the private lessons. But somehow it left me unsatisfied. I am ...…
Most modern dogs live in urban areas and have to adapt to very strict rules to fit into society. It is our responsibility as owners to provide adequate training and raise confident, trustworthy and healthy puppies and dogs. Life with your favorite canine companion can no doubt be frustrating. From trying to find the best ...…
I do not like being by myself … and I am going to let the whole neighborhood know about it It started early at 7am this morning and now 5 hours later the barking continues … non-stop. Frustrated and tired of hearing the barking, Chris decided to head down to the neighbor’s property and see ...…
Who is Taking Who for a Walk? One afternoon, driving along the lake I could not help but noticing Tim and Jox. At one and half years and close to 120 pounds, Jox was a powerful Great Dane taking Tim, his owner for a run. Tim was trying to keep up the best he could ...…
