When you are ready to choose your new dog in your family, there are many aspects that you need to consider. I have compiled a starter list for you to contemplate when thinking about a new dog in your family. As a dog trainer, I understand the multiple issues that a new dog brings even… Continue Reading
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5 Tips to help when your dog is afraid of thunderstorms
Oh, oh here comes a storm with possible hail, thunder and lightning. You are not the first to know. Your dog and cat will know before you do and not because they have bunions on their feet that ache. Their instincts and the electrostatic electricity that their coats build up tell them long before you… Continue Reading
Treating Multiple Family Dogs Individually
Just as people, dogs like individual attention. When training a new dog, don’t include the others if you have multiple family dogs until time is right for the “distraction training.” If you need to reinforce a positive behavior, don’t include the others until the one that needs it most understands and then slowly include the… Continue Reading
Training isn’t just teaching your dog new tricks: Greeting Guests
Just as you want your children to display polite social skills, so should your dog. However, the excitement for some dogs is so unbearable when company drops in, your guests could be greeted with lunges and kisses. With small dogs, perhaps this is not so bad, except for those $120.00 slacks now have a run… Continue Reading
My Big “ Pet” Peeve – Why your dog should not be on your lap when driving
Do pet owners think they are really doing a major service or favor to their dog by allowing them to sit in their lap while driving a car? Distracted driving caused by pets on your lap Illinois is trying to ban dogs sitting your lap while driving. New Jersey and Hawaii already have a law… Continue Reading