Today is the start of National Dog Bite Prevention Week. And the recent dog bite statistics tell us that it’s time to start paying attention. Although dog bites do not get a lot of attention in the news they costs … Continue reading
It doesn’t matter what dog training methods you use. I’ve seen people do it with a clicker. I’ve seen it with cookies. I’ve seen it with remote collars. There is one dog training mistake that I see people make with … Continue reading
So, you want a dog that listens to you ALL the time. Not just when the kids are out of the house, the TV is turned off, and it’s the two of you practicing commands in the living room. The … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the news. ‘ Pitbull attacks woman’; ‘Child in serious condition after being attacked by Pitbull’. There is no doubt that these are horrific and terrible tragedies. But what makes Pitbulls dangerous? Unless you are a drug dealer, … Continue reading
Going “Green” is important not just for humans. Your dog wants to help save the planet too! There are a number of ways that you and your dog can participate in Earth Day. 1. Instead of filling the landfill with … Continue reading
Years ago, before my life as a dog trainer, I had a wonderful but very mischievous dog named Jake. Now, looking back I can tell you he was wonderful. At the time, I thought he was miserable. He ate everything, … Continue reading
Here in New England we can have some long cold winters. Winter here is not the easiest time to socialize a puppy. When spring comes it seems that people come out of the woodwork looking for help with their young … Continue reading
My brother’s family’s German Shepherd Dog was recently diagnosed with allergies. He is constantly scratching and itchy. It turns out that he’s allergic to wool. Wouldn’t you know that my brother has the most beautiful (and expensive) wool carpets throughout … Continue reading
World Health Day is a global campaign celebrating the anniversary of the April 7, 1948 founding of WHO (World Health Organization). Every year a theme is selected to raise awareness and to prompt a positive change on a new or … Continue reading
Does your puppy go wild when your children are playing? Do your kids turn into human squeaky toys and run around screaming if your dog chases them? By practicing and finding fun games to play with dogs, kids learn how … Continue reading
