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Veterinary visit etiquette and training

Originally Published on ARLNow.com A few weeks ago, Clarendon Animal Care wrote a great article with tips for a great vet visit. You can read it here. Having been to the vet several times in the past weeks, their article got me thinking about the …

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Canine Scent Work

Dog Sports

Originally published on ARLNow.com How much do you rely on your sense of smell? For humans smell is an important part of taste. It can also bring back memories from childhood or special events. It can even warn us of danger when we smell smoke or food …

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Happy Train Your Dog Month!

General

Originally published by ArlNow.com January is National Train Your Dog Month. So if you have any room left on your resolutions list, perhaps you can add one more: train your dog for five minutes a day. Believe it or not, give minutes a day can actually make …

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Obligatory holiday article

General

Originally published by ArlNow.com So here it is. The holiday season is upon us, and while the holidays can be full of joy and wonder, they can also be full of stress and anxiety. This is as true for your dog as it is for you. A lot of things are …

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Go for a better walk

Basic Training

Originally published by ArlNow.com Walking the dog is an integral part of the dog owners day, especially for those of us who don’t have a yard. And for many of us it has become a rote behavior, but walking your dog is an opportunity. It is quality …

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Living with an aggressive dog

Behavior Challenges

Originally published on ArlNow.com What if you can’t keep your dog because of aggression? Every year, almost 4 million dogs end up in shelters in the U.S. Some of these are the result of poor decision making and irresponsible dog ownership. But that’s …

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