Keep the best interests of your dog at heart
Everything You Do Matters
It is very important when we communicate with others that we observe how they respond. Did they get happier? More Quiet? Do they pay attention or does their mind drift? Are they eager to be with you? When you ask your dog to do something how do they respond? Did...
Dog Doors
Dog doors can be a great relief for people and their dogs. No more jumping up every minute to let the dog out, and dogs get the freedom to go in and out without having to ask. Our days are easier and their days are freer. Dog doors make life super easy because...
When to Feed Your Dog
People have many ideas about the proper protocol for when and how to feed their dogs. Some people are regimented about feeding times, and walks often happen after feeding or they go to the park to play. Let’s take a look at what nature teaches us....
Procrastination is the End of Progress
Procrastination is the end of progress. This truth shines bright whether you’re working on your novel or training your dog. If you’re procrastinating about something you’re avoiding it for a reason. Perhaps you feel insecure about completing the task well. How do we...
Covid-19 and Your Dog
There seems to be a trend happening during these historic COVID times. Humans have been forced to upend their lives, which is putting pressure on everyone: emotionally, physically, and mentally. We’re all feeling the pressure in our own unique ways, and each of us...
Crate Training
Relaxing in your favorite chair is a pleasure you look forward to. A crate can provide just the same haven of comfort to your dog. It's natural for a dog to use a den as a refuge, and a crate can serve as an excellent substitute, becoming a warm, safe, quiet hideaway....
Dogs Are Social Butterflies
Times have changed since the family dog ran with the neighborhood kids and no one worried a bit about the consequences. Today we are all too aware of the very real threats of disease, dogfights, and law suits. So what do we do? We can choose to hide...
Time Well Spent
When someone adopts a new dog with problems like aggression, timidity or fears, they frequently assume the dog was abused. Even people who adopt young puppies from the shelter often think their timid, fearful pup must have been abused. The truth is the dog was...
May I Pet Your Dog?
We all love to say hello to others peoples dogs, and if you have a dog then you know what it feels like to have others ask us if they can say hello to our dogs. There needs to a polite protocol for this interaction. I don’t wouldn’t want every person on the...
Don’t Give Up – Make a Change
When you are in a relationship that is frustrating you, you have a few choices. Walk away - just leave it behind you and don't look back.Accept what is happening and decide to live with the consequences.Try to force the other individual to change, which often leads to...
Is Your Dog a Little Pushy About His Food?
Does your dog get too excited when you are preparing their food? Do they dive into their bowl and protect it from intruders? Are you able to pick up their bowl, mid-meal, and take it from them? For that matter can you even get near their bowl? A dog who...
Tackling the D word – Dominance
So much talk about such a simple little word. It's all over the media and in discussions on forums and blogs. People are either trying defend or attack the theory of dominance, hierarchy and pack mentality. In many circles the words 'dominance' and...