Archive for the 'Selecting A Dog' Category
Most Popular Dog Names
December 4th, 2007 in Puppies, New Home Adjustment, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, For Families, Selecting A Dog One of the fun parts of getting a pet is picking out a name. I have seen some trends come and go over the past 13 years of being a dog trainer, while others seem to be consistently popular.
For example, in the late 1990’s, Elmo was a very popular name, with kids taking a role […]
Grandma’s Gift Puppy
November 3rd, 2007 in Puppies, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Play Biting, Chewing, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, Selecting A Dog, House Training, Digging, Barking Dog Problems, Jumping, Pulling, Begging Once upon a time, there was a Grandma. She has always loved golden retrievers and has enjoyed their exuberant, loving personalities throughout her lifetime.
Unfortunately Grandma’s latest golden retriever passed away at the age of 14. She loved that dog so much and was heartbroken at the loss. She cried for quite some time and continued […]
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 […]
Impulse Purchases are for Shoes, Not Pets
December 6th, 2006 in Miscellaneous, Selecting A DogWith the average life span of a dog being about 15 years, getting a puppy or dog is a huge commitment. It means that you will have to pay for food, veterinary care, grooming and other expenses, as well as paying attention to, training and taking care of the pet for at least 15 years. […]