Archive for October, 2007
Do You Have Reservations for Your Pet?
October 27th, 2007 in New Home Adjustment, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, For Families, Separation Anxiety
After thirteen years of being self-employed as a dog trainer, I’ve gotten used to the seasonal fluctuations of owning a business, many of which are completely unforeseeable even after all this […]
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October 27th, 2007 in Adult Dogs
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Choosing a Collar for Your Dog or Puppy
October 27th, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Training Methods, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Selecting A Dog, Jumping, Running Away, Pulling With so many types of collars to choose from, it can be confusing to figure out which one is best for your dog or puppy. You’ll want to keep in mind your dog’s health and safety, while also having some control over your pet during walks.
Your dog needs a collar for several purposes, but […]
Preparing Your Dog for Ghosts and Goblins
October 9th, 2007 in Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, How Dogs Think, Barking Dog Problems, Jumping, Dog Fears: Skittish/Timid, Aggression Halloween can be a fun time of year. With all sorts of fall festivals, costumes, trick-or-treating and candy, most households, both with and without children, will join in the festivities to some extent.
While this can be a fun time of year for humans, it is not always fun or safe for our pets. There are […]
Are you telling your dog to “banana?”
October 9th, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Training Methods, Dog Obedience, How Dogs Think, Running Away One of the most misunderstood commands in dog training is the “come” command. For some reason, we humans realize that we have to teach our dogs how to “sit” and “stay,” but somehow we expect them to automatically know what we mean when we call them to “come.”
My husband Frank is fond of explaining to […]