Daylight Saving Time is approaching! Not only will this time affect our busy schedules, it will also affect the schedules our pets have. Whether it be potty breaks, playtime, or dinner, our pets are used to a schedule and may be confused if their daily motions are thrown off. Here are some tips to ease […]
Dog Training Time-Savers
By Ruth Hagen Hey, we know you’re busy. Whether it’s summer activities, back-to-school prep, or hectic holidays — life happens. You put dog training on the back burner because it’s just one more thing on your overflowing, overwhelming to-do list. You’ll get to it later. Besides, how on Earth could you possibly divide up your attention […]
How to Prevent Excessive Dog Barking
One of the main reasons dogs are given up to shelters every year is due to excessive barking. Barking is a normal canine behavior, as natural as humans speaking. Barking is only a nuisance when it is excessive. Excessive dog barking is not only an annoyance to the owner but to neighbors as well. Most […]
Dog and Puppy Training Tips
A few days ago we talked about using positive reinforcement methods to train your dog. Keeping those tips in mind, today we’ll go into more detail on how to train or housebreak your puppy or dog. When you have a new member of your household, and it happens to be furry and excitable, you’ll want […]
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Methods
Dogs are pack animals and very social creatures. It’s very important to their health and happiness that all of our interactions with them are positive. Appropriate dog training is every bit as important to his well-being as health care. The majority of dogs that are turned over to shelters are given up because they are exhibiting […]