Pet dog training and behavior modification
While commonly talked about in cats, whisker fatigue in our pet dogs is a topic touched on significantly less often. But did you know that whisker fatigue and whisker sensitivity can also happen to dogs? Put simply, whisker fatigue is the repeated over-stimulation of the whiskers. Whiskers, sometimes called vibrissae
A lot of dog owners are going back to work after a long period of working from home. Many of us have been home nearly 24/7 with our dogs, and in the case of mid-pandemic adoptions and “covid puppies,” many of these dogs have not been left home alone for
I had an acquaintance some time ago, a friend of a friend, that drove me crazy. On top of being kind of an arrogant jerk in general, they also managed to push all of my dog-trainer buttons. Let me clarify: I do not mean that they pushed some of my
Some time ago, a friend’s dog got out while he was left with the dog-sitter. On a tense winter afternoon, I put my day on pause, and a group of us spent the greater part of a day trudging through snow, leaves, and deer poop while following scattered dog tracks
As a dog trainer, I understand and acknowledge the influence that a poor diet can have on a dog’s health and overall behavior. That’s why having a good food for my personal dogs is so critical to me, and why I started taking it upon myself last year to provide
I’ve struggled with dog hair for years. It was manageable when I just had one personal dog, a single-coated small dog at that. But then over the years I added my pomeranian and all her stubborn deep gray fluff. Then a cat, and another, and providing daycare a few days
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
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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