Don’t Give Up – Make a Change

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...
Tackling the D word – Dominance

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...
Curing Destructive Behaviors

Curing Destructive Behaviors

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...
Can We Bring the Dog?

Can We Bring the Dog?

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....
Barking Mad

Barking Mad

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...