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Learning from an Old Dog?The only thing an older dog directly teaches a younger dog are a few basic ground rules, like playing on their terms, not stealing...
Boarding Your DogPart 1: As the manager of a Pet Hotel for several years I have some insight and tips to help you find a good safe place for your...
SHOCK COLLARSShock collars are not always the quick fix as people think, dog owners don’t understand how to use them, they usually don’t cure...
Pet Shops & Puppy MillsMany reputable breeders will not sell their dogs to pet shops. Why? Because breeders take pride in their work and absolutely care...
First time with JoeI was fresh out of USAF police and dog school training. I was 19 years old and my first tour of duty was Hahn Air Base, Germany. After...
DNA Breed Identification TestSince I’m around dogs and dog owners a lot, I find they are really curious about what exact breed or mix their dog is. The question...
Age to Start TrainingPuppies can learn from the moment they arrive home. In the States, the number one behavioral issue I had to deal with was Housebreaking....
THINK LIKE A TRAINERHave you ever noticed that some dogs are just well behaved; they just seem to respond to what their owners want them to do? You...
iPHONE PET FIRST AID APPLICATIONIntroducing the pet first aid mobile application, your first stop for critically important pet information. Your four-legged family...
Treadmills for Dogs?Some behaviorist are recommending to dog owners to exercise their dog on a treadmill, which in turn will help eliminate their behavioral...
NOISE PHOBIASIf your dog is showing signs, or is fearful of noise caused by fireworks, lightning (thunder), gunfire-sounds, etc. There are things...
Top 10 Smartest BreedsSome of the more-trainable breeds were tested to determine which breeds might be smarter. The tests judged how quickly they learned...
SHORTENING A DOG’S LIFE PART 2There is no doubt dogs need our help and immunizations are important especially with puppies. Young puppies are somewhat protected...
DOG WHISPERER?I think it would be embarrassing to call myself an animal behaviorist/dog trainer or “Dog Whisperer“ if occasionally I was getting...
SHORTENING A DOG’S LIFEPart 1. For many years I’ve questioned the veterinarian immunization schedule for dogs because I believe immunizations can...
Obedience Training
The Eight PUPPY P’s
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is true in life and it’s true when it comes to raising our pets. Proper Prior Planning Prevents…
Behavior Problems
Warning about Laser Pointers
Using Laser pointers or flashlights as a chase game can literally drive a dog crazy! Don’t use them; they are only for the amusement of the dog owner! It may look like…
Housebreaking
CRATE TRAINING / HOUSEBREAKING
When housebreaking is done correctly, puppies should eliminate only outside and in the place of your choosing. Puppies should be 100% housebroken by 10 to 12 weeks of age…
Health And Fitness
10 Doggy Workouts
Some dogs have boundless amounts of energy, here are some ways to help tire them out.
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Learn About Your Dog
Dog owners should keep informed and up to date with training techniques or philosophies. A great way to do this is to read good books. The must read books I and many top trainers and behaviorist recommend, are…
Breed Topics
10 Breeds to AvoidThis is not a list of stupid breeds or breeds that are bad. Obviously there are exceptions to every rule and don’t take this personally. I’m just informing people if they get one of these breeds (especially if they’re first time dog owners), they may have trouble leading a normal dog-owner life such as having a calm and orderly [...]
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DOG RACEHERE IS MY LATEST “FUN” VIDEO
Can you guess who will win the race? The 5 dogs are part of my weekly Dog Outing, their “racing names” are a reflection of their owners profession. Please click on the “YouTube” link (bottom right of the video) to watch on YouTube, so you can click the “Like” button, Subscribe and make comments. THANKS
Facts And Myths
MYTHS AND FACTS about dogs
It’s amazing to me how these myths are still believed by many people, so here I am to set the record straight. Myth #7 Dogs scoot their rear end on the ground – because they have
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