All dogs have an inherent need to chew that begins when they first grow teeth and continues through old age. Chewing is essential for dogs for several reasons: it relieves…

Spike here, Well it’s official…I am blind.  Not totally though.  I can see light and dark.  It’s still been quite a change for me.  I run into things, miss food…

By Cesar Millan Fans of mine know how important positive reinforcement is to me as a behavior modification technique. Positive reinforcement might not always mean treats you can eat, but…

 Reprinted with permission from Mailey McLaughlin, M.Ed. All dogs have an inherent need to chew that begins when they first grow teeth and continues through old age. Chewing is essential…

   If you are like most dog owners, your house is littered with any number of dog toys. But you can’t figure out why, with so many toys of his…

Four years ago a judge evaluated Yoda during the 2011 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, Calif. The 14-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix took top honors winning $1000 and…

Throughout July and August Acme Canine tested PetPeek, a window insert for fences at our Lewis Center training center.  The PetPeek is described as a durable, clear, hard acrylic dome…

This past month Acme Canine tested Puppy Treads, a product similar to a thick contact paper except it provides a safe, non-slip walking surface for your dog.  The product is…

Very few dog owners realize the importance of early socialization and learning practices which puppies need to prevent future behavior problems. Between the ages of 7 and 16 weeks dogs…

Dogs Chew.  That is how they entertain themselves.  They chew to relieve boredom.  Most dog owners battle the “If I see it, chew it” exploratory phase with their puppies.  Some…