A lot of time and planning goes into preparing for a family Christmas: the food, decorations, guest list, and presents. Just remember, however, that your dog most likely isn’t used to the excitement and activity of the Christmas season. Your dog’s needs must be taken into consideration while making your plans and preparations to …
Category: Family dog training
Home Alone: Caring for your dog when you’re at work or school.
The dog days of summer are coming to a close and many people are heading back to work and school. For some dogs, that means that they will be home alone after having the family regularly around them for the past couple of months. This can be a difficult adjustment, so t’s important to properly …
Finding the Right Dog for You
Bringing a new dog or puppy into your life can be very rewarding. However, if the dog isn’t the right fit for you and your family, a lot of heartache may lay ahead for both you and the dog. Furthermore, you may find yourself parting with much more money than you had bargained for. There …
Positive Dog Training: What is it, and Why and How You Should Use it.
Dog training has evolved considerably over the past 30-40 years. I certainly don’t train dogs the way I learned from my dad as a child. The dominance theory has been ingrained in our collective memories since its debut from a study on captive wolves in the 1930s and ‘40s and erroneously extrapolated to wild wolves …
10 Things That Make for a Better Relationship With Your Dog
The key element lies in the relationship you share with your dog. It determines how safe and happy your dog feels about working and living with you.
Getting the Most from your Dog Walks
By taking advantage of the many nosework opportunities, teachable moments, and obstacles along your daily walks, you can pack in a lot of valuable training in a time that you are already dedicating to your dog.
Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby
For everyone’s happiness and safety, it’s important to get things right when managing a dog and a baby in the same household.
