One of the top reasons people get frustrated with their dogs is the level of destruction they achieve just by being dogs.  Damage like digging up the garden, chewing: shoes, remote controls, furniture, scratching walls, etc, can quickly send a dog out...

When was the last time one of your friends invited you over and asked you to bring your dog? Been awhile?  Perhaps your friends would prefer you didn't bring your dog.  Ever wonder why? Maybe its because he tends to jump on people when he greets them....

One of the biggest complaints people have about their dogs, or sometimes their neighbor’s dogs, is uncontrolled barking.  Too many dogs are sent to shelters for this annoying habit, when the answer really comes down to better understanding, management and...

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....

So often people say “My dog is just terrible about …(fill in the blank), but gosh, he must be seven years old already, I am sure its too late to train him now”  We chime right in with “Absolutely NOT!, It is NEVER too late”  When is the last time you learned...

By Tenderfoot TrainingPublished in The American Dog Magazine, Winter 2009 When someone adopts a new dog with problems like separation anxiety, aggression, timidity or fears, they frequently assume the dog was abused.  Even people who adopt young puppies from the...

Wonder what dogs think about? Food! In nature, dogs would need to be hunting or scavenging for a major part of each day. If they were blessed enough to get a full tummy then they could take a break and rest, but as soon as that meal was absorbed they would be right...

Exercise is vital to all living creatures. It maintains a healthy physical and emotional state of being. Dogs are no exception to this rule, but as always we stress all things in balance. If your dog is acting out and out of control then you are advised to provide...

Please be aware there are many dangers to your dog just waiting to be discovered by his curious mind.  The simplest things from ill fitted collars to the flowers in your garden can cause major damage.  Here is just the tip of the iceberg…....

By Tenderfoot TrainingPublished in The American Dog Magazine, Spring 2011 Adopting a dog is a much bigger event than most people consider it to be; it is an investment of your time, energy, money and emotions.  This reality is often ignored when a person is...