Pet dog training and behavior modification
In my consultations, I usually give a basic rundown of myself as a “balanced trainer.” Many clients understandably don’t have the knowledge of what balanced training is, what it entails, and what it looks like in comparison to what they already know or have experienced. That’s why, with every new
Unlike some other breeds or breed groups with significant variation in size, coat type, or behavior, the pomeranian is not divided into different types or varieties on the basis of its size or other physical traits. Pomeranians are, more or less, universally known for their small stature, full fluffy coats,
I think we’ve all met a dog with small dog syndrome. They’re a tiny little ball of concentrated mischief and rage, complete with barking, biting, and bossing. They live on the other side of the fence, at grandma’s house, down the hall at your friend’s apartment, and pulling their owners
I always joke about how housetraining is my least favorite thing to train. Or, I half-joke, because there’s really some truth to it. I deal with noisy dogs, severely aggressive dogs, reactive dogs, 100-lb dogs who run people over, and am usually excited to handle them all. But potty training?
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In today’s world, everyone is busy during the morning hours; you have to get ready for your job or get to class, or you have to help your kids get up, have breakfast, and get ready for school. Time has, more and more over the years, become a luxury. This
If your dog is experiencing poor gut health, you will know. An unhappy digestive system can look (and smell) like a lot of things, and none of them are particularly pleasant. Identifying that your dog’s digestive system could use a helping hand is one thing, but knowing what they need
If you’ve been on the internet searching for tips on housetraining a dog, especially if that dog is a new puppy, I’m sure you’ve seen it: Potty train your puppy in 10 days! No, 7 days! Wait, 5 days! Actually, 3 days! No, better! Get in a time machine and
Does quality dog food make a difference? So, does dog food quality really matter? Yes, absolutely yes. There is a reason that I put so much work into making homemade dog food myself, even for my 75-lb doberman mix. Feeding a dog well positively impacts their health, their mental/emotional wellness,
When it comes to housetraining any dog, the truth of the matter is it is simply going to take a little longer when you’re training a puppy. This is for a number of reasons. Older dogs are generally going to have better control of their bladders than would a puppy,
A few months back, I happened upon a post online in a dog training group in which I occasionally participate. I should have scanned past it like I do with most other posts, but I saw an opportunity to answer what I thought was a genuine query, so took a