SO YOU WANT TO WALK YOUR DOG OFFLEASH

The cartoon above sort of upset me when I first saw it.  It made me think of all the sad stories I’ve heard over the past four years involving off leash dogs and how preventable all of those situations were if the dogs had just been on leash.  And on the...

SO YOU BOUGHT YOURSELF A CLICKER…NOW WHAT?

The world of dog training is changing.  The average dog owner is no longer just the tie-him-out-back-and-throw-him-some-meat kind of owner.  People are becoming more educated, better supplied, and more involved than ever before and, as a result, they’re looking for...

HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND PREVENT RESOURCE GUARDING

April 22, 2013 Puppyhood comes with more challenges than your average dog owner can count.  It’s fraught with frustrations, failures and often complete meltdowns.  Most typical problems are just part of having a puppy.  They’re harmless (albeit...

FIVE SIMPLE TRICKS FOR HOUSETRAINING

You have a sixteen week-old puppy that has become a shining beacon at the center of your world.  You love everything about him: his velvety ears; his round little belly; even his puppy breath.  However, if he pees on your rug one more time you’ll wring his...