Pet dog training and behavior modification
I talk about food a lot here on the Lugaru K9 Training blog. I make dog food from scratch for all of my personal dogs. I test different types of high-quality kibbles and commercial pet foods. I talk eating patterns, dog treats for training, and how our pets’ food influences
In my article, How to Potty Train Any Dog, I discuss the basic and nearly universal process to housetraining dogs of all breeds, sizes, and age. Don’t expect a tap on the shoulder. Some dogs give obvious signs that they need to go out, but many dogs give only subtle
Dogs look and feel their best gorgeous when they have healthy skin and glossy fur. Everyone loves a smooth and shiny coat, and this is also an indication that your pet is enjoying good health. Getting to touch the soft and silky coat of your pet is not only enjoyable;
Every once in a while, I find a space that’s safe enough to let my personal dogs off-leash for a structured walk. I put away the leashes and walk through trails or parks or beaches, with my dogs still in a heel at my side or slightly behind me. It’s
Early into my dog training career, it was just myself and my trusty little genetic disaster, Grimm. Grimm was my first dog as an adult, and he opened the door for me into the world of balanced dog training. I go over the story of Grimm and how I ended
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When bringing home a new companion, we get caught up in the excitement of it all. Whether that new companion is a new puppy or an adult dog, it’s not uncommon to get a rude awakening upon bringing your new pet home: the deposit of various fluids, solids, and (worst
I started training dogs professionally years ago, when I was still living in a small apartment in the greater Seattle area. It was my first apartment of my own, and while I was proud of it in some ways, it did have its limitations when it came to my options
Because my personal dogs each wear them, I sometimes get asked about spiked collars and what their purpose is, if any. Spiked dog collars today are sometimes a fashion statement, and are available from a myriad of retailers in countless sizes, colors and styles. Note that “spiked dog collars” are
A few months ago, I wrote about my practice of making homemade dog food for three small dogs. I detailed my process for making crockpot dump from-scratch dog food, what kinds of foods I like to add, and a few tips on how to make the process easy for beginners.
A lot of dog owners come in hesitant to make use of a quality remote collar because of poor experiences with generic shock collars, bark collars, and underground fences. While not universally unhelpful, the fact of the matter is that shock collars and perimeter collars can do more harm than