You’re a busy professional. You’re juggling more balls than you care to count. Getting a little help can make a big difference, and these days many dog owners turn to dog walkers to take that daily task off their plates. But in light of a recent tragedy …
Boarding your dog, revisited
As school comes to a close for the year it’s time for summer vacations. Where to go? What to do? And who is going to take care of the dog? If you can’t take your dog with you, the next best option is to have a family member or friend stay at your house. A …
Veterinary visit etiquette and training
A few weeks ago, Clarendon Animal Care wrote a great article called "Healthy Paws: 10 Tips for a Successful Vet Visit". Having been to the vet several times in the past weeks, their article got me thinking about the training and behavioral aspects of a …
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Happy Train Your Dog Month!
January is National Train Your Dog Month, sponsored by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. 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, mere minutes a day can make …
Help your dog at the holidays
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 different in the month of December. Furniture …
Debunking common dog training myths
Dogs were domesticated at least 15,000 years ago. Today Americans keep about 78 million dogs as pets. 78 MILLION! In all of that time, and with all of those dogs, lots of dog knowledge has been accumulated. As in any field of study, we are constantly …
Considerations in choosing your new dog
You're ready to get a new dog! There are several avenues you can use. Dogs are available through breeders, rescue groups and animal shelters. All of these options have good dogs available. But before you choose where to get a dog, you will need to have an idea …
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Preventing dog bites
There it was again. Another story about a dog attacking a child. This time it was in Texas. A Border Collie. A five year old. In the face. But location, breed and age don’t matter. It happens everywhere, with all breeds of dogs, and all ages of people.What I …
Trick Dog Titles
Teaching tricks is great for dogs. It provides them with both mental and physical stimulation and helps create a stronger working relationship between the dog and the handler. One of the best ways to help your dog perform basic obedience skills better is to …
January is Train Your Dog Month
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is hosting the 5th annual “Train Your Dog Month” in January 2015. The goal is to encourage people to work with their dogs. The focus for this year is basic training. Is there something you never got around to …
Boarding your dog
Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the busiest travel times in the United States, and inevitably people with dogs need to find someone to take care of Fido while they are out of town. If you can’t take your dog with you, the next best option is to have a …
Surviving the holidays with your dog
The holidays are a great time for feast and family, but we all know sometimes hosting visitors can be stressful for you and for your dog. The last thing you need is conflict between your dogs and your guests. Here are some tips to help you enjoy your guests …
