Pet dog training and behavior modification
Dogs are inquisitive creatures who are born scavengers and voracious eaters. By nature, dogs and particularly puppies, use their senses of sight, smell, and taste to explore the world. They eat a variety of strange things that make no sense or even seem repulsive to most of us. And some dogs
Sometimes you get the dog you want, and sometimes you get the dog you need. I got the dog I needed when I was just about at the lowest point in my life. I was living at home, deeply depressed, with a rock-bottom level of confidence and no real direction
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What are dietary supplements? Dietary supplements are substances that you can eat to add nutrients to your diet, fill gaps in your diet, or to reduce your risk of developing health problems associated with nutritional deficiency. Supplements come in many forms, including pills, capsules, powders, gel capsules and tablets, extracts,
Whether you’re a new dog owner of are struggling with a dog that pulls the leash nonstop, picking the right leash tool can be really daunting. With so many options and so many opinions out there, knowing how to even start seems like an impossible task. Luckily, and while we
Enjoying family time with a dog is a wonderful feeling for every pet owner. We all crave the unique brand of true companionship that can really only be satisfied by the company of a loyal dog. We’ve seen this proven over the last couple of years. When the coronavirus shook
Backyard breeding is a method of dog breeding that is named for being done “at home,” typically by regular dog owners with little expertise, experience, or instruction. Many types of litters fall under this backyard breeding umbrella, generally categorized into passive and active-type breeders. Passive breeders, while not going out
Planning a fun outing with your dog can get challenging when you are unfamiliar with the many fun activities available for you and your dog during vacation or a weekend in the Pacific Northwest. Luckily, the Pacific Northwest – including our home base as dog trainers in western Washington State,
Fleas are an order of very small brown blood-sucking parasites containing over 2,000 different species. Fleas (along with ticks) are the most common external parasites in household pets, and can infest dogs at any time of the year. They are a serious direct health problem to your pet, and when
Disclaimer: We are behavioral trainers and not veterinarians. This post is for informational purposes only and does not replace treatment from a licensed veterinarian. If you’re familiar with us at Lugaru K9 Training, you probably know that I spend a few of my earlier years working with animal shelters. This