Training is no longer just a matter of ‘sit’ and ‘stay.’ From instilling basic manners to training for competition to teaching tricks, we have a broad range of topics to suit any skill.
If you ever get an opportunity to listen in on conversations between dog trainers and dog owners, take it. …
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I got my first second dog about 20 years ago. Dog number one, ‘Brum,’ came to live with me, his fourth home, at the age of six. By the age of 12 he was still our only dog, and the apple of my eye. …
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For most dog owners, taking the dog to work sounds perfect. After all, ‘Sparky’ is a wonderful companion and would make the workday go that much smoother, right? Let’s see if taking our fur buddies to work is a good idea. A lot depends on your office environment, and checking all the details. …
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The debate about using treats for training is turning from “should we” to “how do we.” The who, what, when and why of treat training is the new norm, and while we will touch on them briefly, the where of treat training deserves special consideration. …
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It can be a young puppy on his first visit to the veterinarian lashing out as he’s lifted onto the table; the family pet that has decided that the living room carpet is his toilet; …
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A correctly used muzzle is a tool that can allow dogs access to environments they would otherwise be denied. …
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