DOG TRICK: Teaching Beg
by Laura Pakis, certified dog trainer and professional blogger Your dog may already countersurf or look for crumbs under the …
Month: February 2017
Five Warm Weather Safety Tips for Your Dog
With warmer weather coming on and folks getting outside the risks of dogs ingesting fertilizer, antifreeze, and your new plants increases.
Dogs and Gardens
Landscaping with dogs does present challenges that may require some compromises. The goal in this balancing act is to achieve an attractive, dog-friendly yard.
Commands to use in the Garden with your Dog
Commands aren’t tricks. You can use them with your dog to make gardening more enjoyable for both of you.
Socialization, socialization, socialization
By Laura Pakis, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Blogger You just got a cute adorable puppy but now you’re wondering …
Dog Leash Comparisons: A Guide for Selecting an Essential Training Tool
Dog leashes are essential not just because of their use in controlling your 4-footed best friend, but also because they are a vital training tool.
Why Teach Your Dog an Elimination Command
When it comes to potty training, you can teach a dog to eliminate when given the word. All it takes is 10 days of consistent training.
Is Disposal Of Dog Feces Your Worst Enemy? 5 Ways To Defeat It
Your dog just eliminated. Now what do you do with the dog feces. Why not just let it sit there and degrade? Here’s 5 easy ways to dispose of the problem.
A Rose By Any Other Name? How slang terms affect a dog owner’s perception
Are you as a dog owner clouded by the preconceived notion that certain training tools should never be used? You may need to change your perception
How to Get That Skunk Smell Off of Your Dog
By nature, dogs tend to ignore skunk’s warnings. So it is a good idea to be prepared when a dog’s curiosity gets the better of them.